Last Updated: October 2025
Smokehouse Academy (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website, fill out our forms, or participate in our programs and events.
By using our website or submitting information to us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
We may collect personal information in the following ways:
Name, email address, phone number, and organization details (through forms such as contact, donation, or partnership requests).
Payment information if you make a donation (processed securely by third-party payment platforms such as PayPal or Stripe).
Non-personal data such as browser type, IP address, and pages visited, used to improve website performance and user experience.
We may use the information we collect to:
Respond to inquiries or partnership requests.
Process and acknowledge donations.
Communicate updates, news, and event information (if you’ve opted in).
Improve our programs, outreach, and website experience.
Comply with applicable legal requirements.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties.
We may share limited information only in the following cases:
With trusted service providers who assist with website hosting, payment processing, or communication.
When required by law or government authorities.
To protect our rights, property, and the safety of our participants and community.
All third-party partners are required to protect your information in compliance with privacy laws.
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site usage.
You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some parts of the website may not function properly if you do.
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
All payment data is encrypted and processed through secure third-party gateways.
You have the right to:
Request access to or correction of your personal information.
Opt out of email communications at any time.
Request deletion of your personal information from our records (unless required by law).
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@smokehouseacademy.org.
Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any information.
We take the privacy of minors seriously. Our programs for youth are managed under parental consent, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate permissions.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
Smokehouse Academy
2118 S 17th Ave, Broadview, IL 60155
773-896-4440
info@smokehouseacademy.org
