Next Generation Playground –
Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 06/24/2025

Next Generation Playground is committed to protecting the privacy of our families, participants, donors, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

By using our website, registering for programs, or engaging with our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information when you:

Register for a program or event
Sign up for our newsletter or email list
Make a donation or complete a form
Volunteer or contact us
Browse our website

Personal information may include:

Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
Child’s name and age (for program registration)
Optional information such as diagnoses or support needs you choose to share so we can provide inclusive support

Non-personal information may include:

Browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on our site
General location and traffic data collected through cookies or analytics tools

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Register participants and manage programs
Communicate about classes, events, and services
Provide inclusive and supportive experiences
Send newsletters, updates, and important announcements
Improve our website, outreach, and services
Process donations and volunteer applications

We only collect information that is reasonably necessary for these purposes.

3. Optional Disclosure of Diagnoses or Support Needs

Families may choose to share information about a child’s diagnosis or specific support needs during registration. This is completely optional and will never affect a child’s ability to participate.

Any such information is used only to help us provide appropriate support and is treated as confidential.

4. Cookies and Website Tools

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and understand how our site is used.

Cookies may be used to:

Remember preferences
Analyze site traffic and engagement
Improve website performance and functionality

We may use tools such as Google Analytics or built-in website analytics platforms to collect non-personal usage data.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some website features may not function properly without cookies.

5. Sharing of Information

Next Generation Playground does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only with trusted service providers (such as registration platforms, payment processors, email systems, or database tools) when necessary to operate our programs and website.

Information may also be disclosed:

If required by law
To protect our legal rights
With your explicit permission (for example, photo or media releases)

6. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental or guardian consent. If we learn that such information has been collected without consent, we will promptly delete it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access, update, or correct your personal information
Request deletion of your data
Opt out of email communications at any time

To make a request, please contact:
jocelyn@playnextgeneration.com

8. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information. While no system can guarantee complete security, we work to ensure your data is handled responsibly and accessed only by authorized individuals.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Next Generation Playground
Email: jocelyn@playnextgeneration.com
Phone: 224-990-0647
Mailing Address: 847 S. Randall Rd. #183, Elgin, IL 60123