Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 1, 2026

El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center (“El Sol,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect and use information.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Information you provide voluntarily

    • Name and email address (e.g., when signing up for our newsletter)
    • Any information submitted through contact forms

b. Automatically collected information

    • IP address
    • Browser type and device information
    • Pages visited and time spent on our website

This information is collected through tools such as Google Analytics.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send newsletters and updates (via Mailchimp)
  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Understand how visitors interact with our content
  • Respond to inquiries or requests

Email Communications (Mailchimp)

If you subscribe to our newsletter:

  • Your information is stored and processed by Mailchimp
  • You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails
  • Mailchimp’s privacy practices can be found on their website

Cookies and Tracking Technologies 

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Analyze website traffic (Google Analytics)
  • Improve website functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers (such as Mailchimp and Google Analytics) solely to operate our website and services.

Your Privacy Rights

You may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we collect about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of certain data uses

While these rights are based on applicable laws such as those in California, we extend these rights to all users where possible.

You will not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

To make a request, contact us at: elsolnec@elsolnec.org

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information. However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, please contact:

El Sol Neighborhood Educational Center

1535 S D. Street
San Bernardino, CA 92408

elsolnec@elsolnec.org