1. Overview
The Lemon Tree Community (The Homeschool Supply Co Community) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Bothell, Washington. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, register for our events and classes, make a donation, or otherwise interact with us.
By using our website or providing us with your information, you agree to the terms of this policy. If you have questions at any time, please contact us at [email protected].
2. Information we collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information you give us directly — when you register for a class or event, make a donation, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us. This may include:
- Your name and the names of your children (for event registration)
- Email address and phone number
- Mailing address (for donation receipts)
- Payment information (processed securely — we do not store card numbers)
- Any messages or notes you send us
Information collected automatically — when you visit our website, basic technical data may be collected such as your browser type, device type, pages visited, and approximate location (city/region level). This is standard analytics data used to improve our site.
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, government ID numbers, or financial account details.
3. How we use your information
We use the information we collect only for purposes directly related to our mission as a nonprofit:
- To register you and your children for classes and events
- To process donations and send tax-deductible receipts
- To send you our newsletter and event announcements (only if you have opted in)
- To respond to your questions and messages
- To improve our website and programming
- To comply with legal obligations, including nonprofit reporting requirements
We will never use your information to market unrelated products or services to you, and we will never sell, rent, or trade your information to any third party for commercial purposes.
4. Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:
Service providers — we work with a small number of trusted vendors to operate our programs, such as payment processors, email newsletter platforms, and event registration tools. These vendors may only use your information to provide services to us.
Our partner organization — The Lemon Tree Community operates in close partnership with The Homeschool Supply Co. In some cases, such as shared events or co-promotions, your contact information may be shared with The Homeschool Supply Co for program coordination purposes. We will always make this clear at the time of registration or sign-up.
Legal requirements — we may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization, our community, or the public.
5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to help the site function properly and to understand how visitors use it. We use only functional and basic analytics cookies — we do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
You can set your browser to refuse cookies. If you do, some parts of our site may not function as intended, but you will still be able to access all content.
6. Children’s privacy
We serve many families with children, and we take the privacy of minors seriously. Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13.
When you register your child for a class or event, information about your child is collected from you as their parent or guardian. We use this information solely to facilitate their participation in our programs.
7. Your rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct any inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
- Opt out of our newsletter at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” or contacting us
- Request a copy of the information we hold about you in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. Washington state residents may have additional rights under Washington state law.
8. Data retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including legal, accounting, and nonprofit reporting requirements. Donor records are typically retained for seven years for tax purposes. When information is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it securely.
9. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. Our website uses SSL encryption (HTTPS), and payment information is handled by PCI-compliant payment processors — we never store credit card numbers on our systems.
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. If we make significant changes that affect how we handle your information, we will notify you by email or by posting a prominent notice on our website.
11. Contact us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please reach out:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: Contact page
- Mail: Lemon Tree Community (The Homeschool Supply Co Community), Downtown Bothell, WA
We are a small, community-run nonprofit and we genuinely care about the families who trust us with their information. We will always do our best to respond promptly and transparently.