Privacy Policy & Website Terms
Last Updated: September 30, 2026
The Bold Build (“The Bold Build,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide through our website, programs, and forms. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with The Bold Build, we may collect:
Full name
Email address
Phone number
City
School and age information for youth program applications
Information about interests, goals, and program participation
Organization or professional information
LinkedIn profile URL, if voluntarily provided
Other information you choose to submit through our forms
We only request information reasonably necessary to support our programs, communications, and organizational activities.
How We Use Your Information
Information you provide may be used to:
Respond to questions and inquiries
Communicate with members and partners
Review youth program applications
Select and communicate with program participants
Coordinate programs, events, and activities
Share relevant opportunities and organizational updates
Improve our website and programs
Maintain appropriate organizational records
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Youth Program Applications
The Bold Build youth program application must be completed and submitted by a parent or legal guardian on behalf of the student.
The application may collect information such as the student's name, age, school, city, interests, goals, and other information voluntarily provided by the parent or guardian.
We use this information to review applications, select participants, communicate with families, and administer the youth program.
Parents and legal guardians should provide only information reasonably necessary for the student's participation.
Parents or legal guardians may contact us with questions regarding information submitted about their child or to request appropriate access, correction, or deletion.
Membership & Partnership Forms
Information submitted through membership, partnership, or contact forms may be used to communicate with you about your inquiry, membership, partnership opportunities, events, and other activities related to The Bold Build.
Providing a LinkedIn profile URL is optional. If provided, it may be used to better understand your professional background and support professional networking within our community.
Donations
The Bold Build uses Zeffy to facilitate online donations.
When you click a donation link on our website, you may be redirected to Zeffy to complete your donation. Information submitted during the donation process is handled through Zeffy's platform and is subject to Zeffy's applicable privacy policy and terms.
The Bold Build does not directly process payment information through our website.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information submitted through our website.
However, no website, online form, or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Information Sharing
We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate our website, forms, communications, programs, and organizational activities.
We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, security, or property of The Bold Build, our participants, or others.
We do not sell personal information.
Data Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, administer our programs, maintain appropriate organizational records, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
When information is no longer reasonably needed, we may securely delete or de-identify it.
Your Choices
You may contact The Bold Build to:
Ask questions about information we have received from you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of information where appropriate
Ask questions about how your information is used
Requests involving youth program information should be submitted by the parent or legal guardian who provided the information.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services for website hosting, forms, communications, payment processing, analytics, and other functionality.
These providers may process information as necessary to provide their services. Their own privacy policies and terms may also apply.
Website Terms of Use
By accessing or using The Bold Build website, you agree to use the website for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with its operation or compromise the security of the website or its users.
The Bold Build's website content, including text, graphics, logos, photographs, and other materials, is owned by or used with permission by The Bold Build and may not be reproduced, modified, distributed, or used commercially without appropriate authorization.
Information about programs, events, applications, and opportunities may change without notice.
Youth Program Selection
Submitting a youth program application does not guarantee acceptance.
Applications are reviewed by The Bold Build's selection committee based on program requirements, available capacity, student interests, and other considerations determined by The Bold Build.
Selected students and their parent or legal guardian will receive additional information regarding participation and program requirements.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy and Website Terms from time to time to reflect changes to our programs, website, services, or applicable requirements.
Any updated version will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, Website Terms, or how we handle information, please contact us:
The Bold Build
Email: support@theboldbuild.org