Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 21, 2025

The Santa Barbara Police Activities League (“SBPAL,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information. By using our website, submitting forms, or participating in our programs—including SMS/text messaging—you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Information You Provide Directly

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Date of birth (when required)

• Emergency contact information

• SMS consent (opt-in confirmation)

• Any information submitted through online forms, program registrations, donations, or volunteer applications

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages viewed

• Date and time of visit

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without parental consent.

2. How We Use Personal Information

SBPAL uses personal information to:

• Register participants for programs, events, and activities

• Communicate with parents, participants, supporters, and volunteers

• Send important updates, reminders, or alerts

• Process donations or volunteer applications

• Improve our website, services, and outreach

• Provide customer support

• Comply with legal, safety, or regulatory requirements

If you opt in to receive text messages, we may use your phone number to send:

• Program reminders

• Safety notifications

• Event announcements

• Volunteer updates

• General SBPAL information

3. SMS/Text Messaging Policy

If you choose to opt in, you may receive recurring SMS messages from SBPAL.

• You may reply STOP at any time to unsubscribe.

• Message and data rates may apply.

• SMS opt-in is voluntary and not required for participation.

Required Language (Carrier Compliance):

“SMS consent is not shared with third parties.”

SBPAL does not sell, rent, or disclose SMS consent or phone numbers to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional use.

SMS Terms of Service

By opting into SMS messages from SBPAL through a web form, paper form, or any other enrollment method, you agree to receive text messages related to our programs and services. These may include K–12 education updates, tutoring reminders, program announcements, schedule changes, event notifications, and other important information for participants and families. Messaging frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

To opt out at any time, reply STOP. For assistance, reply HELP or visit our website at www.sbpal.org.

Please review our Privacy Policy at www.sbpal.org and our full SMS Terms & Conditions at: sbpal.org/privacy.

4. When We Share Personal Information

We may share personal information only in the following cases:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who support program operations (e.g., communication platforms, payment processors, registration tools).

• Legal/Safety Requirements: When necessary to comply with laws, regulations, court orders, or to protect safety.

• Program Operations: Limited information may be shared with local law enforcement partners only when needed for the administration and safety of SBPAL programs.

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and tracking tools to:

• Improve site performance

• Understand visitor engagement

• Customize user experience

You may control or disable cookies using your browser settings.

6. Data Security

SBPAL uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

7. Your Choices and Rights

You may:

• Opt out of SMS at any time

• Opt out of email communications using unsubscribe links

• Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data

• Decline to provide certain information (though this may affect participation eligibility)

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. SBPAL is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third-party websites.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us:

Santa Barbara Police Activities League (SBPAL)