Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Project 1866™, the home of The Providence Campaign and its flagship initiative Prodigies of 1866 (“we,” “us,” or “our”). The Prodigies of 1866 website is owned and operated by Project 1866™, which acts as the data controller of your personal data. We have adopted this Privacy Policy to explain how and why we collect, process, and safeguard your personal information. By using our website or providing information to us, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring its confidentiality and security.

2. Personal Information We Collect

When you visit the Prodigies of 1866 website, we collect certain information to operate effectively and provide a personalized experience.

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may provide personal information when you:

Fill out a contact, registration, or subscription form.
Request educational services, mentoring, or resource materials.
Make donations or payments.
Contact us via email or through the website.

This information may include:

Name, surname, and contact details (email, phone number, address).
Organization or institution name.
City and state of residence.
Payment or billing information (processed securely by third-party providers).

B. Automatically Collected (“Device”) Information

When you browse the site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

IP address, web browser, and time zone.
Cookies installed on your device.
Pages visited, time spent on each page, referring websites, and search terms.

We refer to this as “Device Information.” This helps us monitor site functionality, improve performance, and identify potential misuse or security risks.

3. Why We Process Your Data

Our top priority is protecting your privacy and processing only the minimal data necessary to maintain our website and fulfill our organizational mission.

We use your data to:

Provide, improve, and personalize our educational and community services.
Respond to inquiries, requests, and partnership opportunities.
Send newsletters, updates, or resources (only with your consent).
Maintain compliance with applicable laws and internal recordkeeping.
Identify patterns of site usage to improve accessibility and engagement.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data under any circumstances.

4. Your Rights

A. U.S. Residents (Including Louisiana & CCPA Jurisdictions)

You have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you.
Request information on how your data is used.
Opt out of communications at any time.
Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights.

B. California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)

If you reside in California, you have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect and how it is used.
Request deletion of your personal data.
Request that we disclose categories of data shared with third parties.
Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data (we do not sell data).

To exercise these rights, contact theprovidencecampaign@gmail.com.

C. European Union (GDPR)

If you are a European resident, you are entitled to the following rights:

The right to be informed.
The right of access.
The right to rectification.
The right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”).
The right to restrict processing.
The right to data portability.
The right to object.
Rights regarding automated decision-making and profiling.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

We process your information to fulfill contracts (e.g., orders, services) or pursue legitimate organizational interests. Your data may be transferred outside of Europe, including to Canada or the United States, where our systems and servers are located.

5. Information Security

We maintain appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While no internet transmission is 100% secure, we take all reasonable measures to protect your information.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other sites not owned or controlled by Project 1866™. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage users to read their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

8. Legal Disclosure

We may disclose your personal data when required by law or in good faith when such action is necessary to:

Comply with legal obligations, subpoenas, or government requests.
Protect our rights, property, and safety—or that of others.
Investigate and prevent potential fraud or misuse of our systems.

9. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, enhance user experience, and analyze website performance. You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer not to share this data.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without verifiable parental consent. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new legal requirements, service changes, or improvements in our practices.

12. Electronic Communication

By contacting us through any communication tools on our website or via our social media platforms, you are engaging in electronic communication with us. By doing so, you consent to receiving electronic communications from us, including updates, responses, and other relevant information.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Project 1866™ / The Providence Campaign / Prodigies of 1866
Email: theprovidencecampaign@gmail.com