Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 1, 2025

Welcome to T.A.G. SWAG, powered by T.A.G. (Teaching A Generation) and The Community Initiatives of New York (TCIONY).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a purchase.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that helps us process your orders, improve our services, and connect with our supporters. This may include:

Personal Information: name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address.
Payment Information: collected securely through our third-party payment processor (we do not store your full credit card details).
Device Information: such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited (used for analytics and website improvement).
Voluntary Information: if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us for support.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process and deliver your orders
Communicate updates about your purchase or delivery
Send you information about T.A.G. SWAG events, promotions, or youth initiatives (only if you opt in)
Improve our website, products, and customer experience
Comply with legal and financial obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

Your information is never sold or traded.
We only share data with trusted service providers who help us run our store — such as payment processors, shipping carriers, and website hosting services — and only as needed to complete your transaction or maintain the website.

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to personalize your shopping experience and analyze traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly without them.

5. Data Security

We take your privacy seriously. All transactions are processed through secure, encrypted connections. We regularly update our systems to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of your personal data.

6. Youth Protection

As a youth-led organization, we are committed to protecting minors. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal data without consent, please contact us immediately at info@tciony.org so we can remove it.

7. Your Rights

You can:

Request to see what information we have about you
Ask to correct or delete your personal data
Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time

To make a request, please contact info@tciony.org with the subject line “Privacy Request.”

8. Updates to This Policy

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The updated date will always be listed at the top of this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out:
📧 info@tciony.org
📍 T.A.G. SWAG Store – 2372 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd, Harlem, NY