Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
At ACT for Youth, we are committed to respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we use information on our websites.
Information We Collect
We do not collect personal information – such as your name, email address, or phone number – unless you choose to provide it to us directly.
To help us understand how our websites are used and to improve your experience, we use Google Analytics. Google Analytics collects standard technical information automatically when you visit our site, including:
- The pages you visit and the time spent on those pages.
- Your browser type, operating system, and device type.
- General geographic information (e.g., country or city, derived from your IP address).
- The website that referred you to our site (e.g., a search engine or social media link).
How We Use This Data
The information gathered via Google Analytics is used solely for statistical purposes, such as:
- Analyzing traffic patterns to understand which resources are most helpful.
- Identifying and fixing technical issues or navigation problems.
- Improving the overall performance and content of our websites.
Cookies
Our websites use "cookies" — small text files stored on your device — to allow Google Analytics to recognize your browser and track your session on our site. These cookies do not store personal information and cannot be used to identify you individually.
You can learn more about how Google uses the data it collects by reviewing their Google Privacy & Terms policy.
Your Choices:
- Browser Settings: You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that some features of our website may not function properly if you disable cookies.
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: If you would like to opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Links
Our websites may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at act4youth@cornell.edu.