Privacy and Data Use Policy

PEARLS Media Disclosure

By entering an event or program of PEARLS for Teen Girls, Inc. (“PEARLS”) you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur.

Your entry and presence on any legitimate event or group premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with PEARLS, its initiatives and partners, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising.

By entering event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.

You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter the event premises.

Collection of Personal Information

PEARLS for Teen Girls, Inc. (“PEARLS”) maintains participant records, which include, but are not limited to, attendance in PEARLS activities, demonstrated achievement in alignment with PEARLS’ Points of Compass, and other personal accomplishments as identified by program participants and/or PEARLS staff. This information is utilized to support each participant’s personal growth and development and may be shared with the participant and their parent or legal guardian for this purpose.

Additionally, participant data is used to assess the impact of the PEARLS program on individual and collective participant growth, evaluate program effectiveness, and secure ongoing funding for the organization. Such data may also be incorporated into formal evaluation reports and other publications regarding PEARLS and its work. In all research reports and public-facing materials, the identities of program participants shall remain strictly confidential.

Any personally identifiable information provided to PEARLS, including but not limited to home addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers, will not be sold or distributed. This information will be used exclusively for communication purposes related to PEARLS programming and engagement opportunities, including but not limited to fundraising, events, recruitment, and other initiatives designed to support the mission and advancement of the organization.

Messaging terms & conditions

General

When you opt-in to messaging service, we will send you a message to confirm your signup. By opting into messages, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing and informational text messages from PEARLS For Teen Girls, Inc. Automated messages may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system to the mobile telephone number you provided when signing up or any other number that you designate.

Message frequency varies, and additional mobile messages may be sent periodically based on your interaction with PEARLS For Teen Girls, Inc. PEARLS reserves the right to alter the frequency of messages sent at any time to increase or decrease the total number of sent messages. PEARLS also reserves the right to change the short code or phone number where messages are sent.

Message and data rates may apply. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, it is best to contact your wireless provider. Your wireless provider is not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Your consent to receive marketing messages is not a condition of service or participation.

Carriers

Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Cancellation

You can cancel any time by texting "STOP". After you send the SMS message "STOP", we will send you a message to confirm that you have been unsubscribed and no more messages will be sent. If you would like to receive messages from PEARLS again, just sign up as you did the first time and PEARLS will start sending messages to you again.

Info

Text "HELP" at any time and we will respond with instructions on how to unsubscribe. For support regarding our services, email us at info@pearlsforteengirls.com

Transfer of number

You agree that before changing your mobile number or transferring your mobile number to another individual, you will either reply “STOP” from the original number or notify us of your old number at info@pearlsforteengirls.com. The duty to inform us based on the above events is a condition of using this service to receive messages.

Privacy

We do not sell or distribute data collected. If you have any questions about your data or our privacy practices, please visit reach out to info@pearlsforteengirls.com

Messaging terms changes

We reserve the right to change or terminate our messaging program at any time. We also reserve the right to update these Messaging Terms at any time. Such changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued enrollment following such changes shall constitute your acceptance of such changes.