Privacy policy
Last updated November 12, 2026
POCO Foundation, Inc. ("POCO", "we") is a California 501(c) nonprofit run by and for teens in Los Angeles. This policy explains what we collect on powerofchoosingout.org, why, and the choices you have. We keep it short and we only collect what we need.
What we collect
- Member accounts. Your name, email and password when you create an account. Passwords are handled by our website platform, Wix, and we never see them.
- Your POCO profile. Your age group (13 to 17, or 18 and older), and if you choose to add them, your school and POCO chapter. Members aged 13 to 17 also give a parent or guardian's email.
- What you do as a member. Whether and when you took the POCO pledge, and the events you RSVP to.
- Purchases. When you buy from our shop, the checkout collects your name, contact and shipping details and payment information. Payments are processed by our payment providers; POCO does not store card numbers.
- Donations. Donations go through PayPal or Zelle. They share your name, email and gift amount with us so we can thank you and keep records.
- Messages. Anything you send us by email.
- Basic site data. Like most websites, our platform records things such as pages visited and browser type, and uses cookies and browser storage to keep you logged in and the site working.
How we use it
- To run your account, record your pledge and RSVPs, and show them on your My POCO page.
- To plan events and contact members, and for members under 18, their parent or guardian, about POCO events and activities.
- To fulfil shop orders, process donations and send receipts.
- To keep the site secure and working.
We do not sell your information, and we don't use it for advertising.
Who can see it
Your profile, pledge and RSVPs are private to you and the POCO team. Other visitors and members can't see them. We share information only with the services that run the site and handle payments (Wix, PayPal and our payment providers), and when the law requires it.
Ages 13 and up
POCO member accounts are for people aged 13 and older. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has given us information, email us and we will delete it. Members aged 13 to 17 give a parent or guardian email so families stay in the loop.
Your choices
- You can update your profile anytime on your My POCO page.
- You can ask us to see, correct or delete your information, or to close your account, by emailing la.poco.foundation@gmail.com. Parents and guardians can make these requests for a member under 18.
- California residents have additional rights under state law, including the right to know what we collect and to request deletion. Contact us at the same email.
Keeping it safe
The site uses encrypted connections (HTTPS), and accounts and payments run on Wix and PayPal's secure systems. No system is perfect, so please use a strong password and keep it to yourself.
Changes
If we change this policy, we'll update the date at the top of this page.
Contact
POCO Foundation, Inc. · la.poco.foundation@gmail.com