Flonga
("we," "our," or "us") is an independent
youth-led digital and innovation platform focused on creative technology,
sustainability, and innovative youth initiatives. Flonga is organized as a
fiscally nonprofit entity under U.S. 501(c) regulations and operates
internationally, including programs and partnerships in the Republic of Egypt.
The Hack Foundation (d.b.a. Hack Club) serves as the U.S. nonprofit fiscal
sponsor for Flonga since October 27, 2025.
We respect your
privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of our
visitors, partners, and supporters. This Privacy Policy explains how we
collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit
flonga.org (the "Site"), including our use of advertising services
such as Google AdSense.
By using the
Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not
agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you
contact us, sign up for updates, or submit partnership, volunteer, or
sponsorship inquiries, we may collect:
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Full
name and email address
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Organization
name and role
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Any
additional information you choose to share
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit
the Site, we and our third-party partners (including Google) automatically
collect:
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IP
address and approximate geographic location
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Browser
type, device type, and operating system
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Pages
visited, time on page, and referral URLs
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Unique
identifiers and advertising IDs (on mobile devices)
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Interaction
data such as clicks, scrolls, and ad impressions
C. Cookies, Tracking Technologies, and Advertising Data
We use cookies,
web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies for the following
purposes:
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Site
analytics and performance measurement (Google Analytics)
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Displaying
personalized and interest-based advertisements (Google AdSense)
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Measuring
ad effectiveness and reach
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Fraud
prevention and security
Google AdSense,
operated by Google LLC, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to
serve ads on our Site. These cookies allow Google and its partners to serve ads
based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites across the internet.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to
you based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the internet.
You can opt out
of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings at
https://adssettings.google.com, or by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices to opt
out of interest-based advertising from participating third-party vendors.
You may also
control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling
cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Site.
2. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
We participate in Google AdSense, a program that allows us to earn revenue by displaying ads on our Site. By using this Site, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
A. How Google Uses Data
Google may use
the data collected through AdSense cookies and related technologies to:
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Show
you ads that are relevant to your interests
•
Measure
the performance of ads displayed on our Site
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Report
aggregate statistics to advertisers and publishers
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Detect
and prevent invalid traffic and ad fraud
Google's collection and use of information is governed by Google's Privacy Policy, available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
B. EU User Consent (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, Google requires that we obtain your consent before serving personalized ads. We implement a consent mechanism consistent with Google's EU User Consent Policy. You will be asked to consent to or decline personalized advertising when you first visit the Site.
C. California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of their personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. Serving personalized ads through Google AdSense may constitute "sharing" under California law. To opt out, visit our cookie preferences center or use the opt-out tools described in Section 1.C above.
D. No Control Over Third-Party Ad Content
While we review our advertising partners, we do not control the content of individual ads served by Google AdSense. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of individual advertisers. You should review the privacy policies of any third party whose ads appear on our Site.
E. Children and Advertising
We do not knowingly serve interest-based advertising to users under the age of 13. Our Site is directed at users aged 13 and above. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to remove that information and disable advertising targeting to that user.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the
information we collect to:
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Improve
website content, design, and usability
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Communicate
with you about events, opportunities, and updates
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Display
relevant advertising through Google AdSense
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Measure
campaign reach, audience engagement, and ad performance
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Comply
with applicable laws and nonprofit reporting requirements
• Detect, prevent, and address security threats or abuse
4. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell
or rent your personal data. We may share limited information only in the
following circumstances:
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With
trusted service providers (e.g., web hosting, analytics, email marketing,
advertising networks) who are contractually bound to maintain confidentiality
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With
Google and its AdSense advertising network, as described in Section 2
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With
sponsors or partners in aggregate, anonymized form (e.g., total event reach,
audience demographics)
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To
comply with legal obligations, court orders, or to protect the rights,
property, and safety of Flonga, our users, or the public
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets, with appropriate notice
5. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
A. Global Rights
Depending on
your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including:
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Accessing
the personal data we hold about you
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Requesting
correction or deletion of your data
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Objecting
to or restricting certain processing activities
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Withdrawing
consent at any time (where processing is consent-based)
•
Data
portability
B. Opting Out of Personalized Advertising
You can opt out
of Google's personalized advertising at any time by:
•
Visiting
https://adssettings.google.com
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Using
the NAI opt-out tool at https://optout.networkadvertising.org
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Using
the DAA opt-out tool at https://optout.aboutads.info
• Adjusting your mobile device's advertising ID settings
Please note that opting out of personalized ads does not mean you will no longer see ads on our Site. You may still see non-personalized (contextual) ads.
C. Cookie Preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions specific to your browser.
D. Contacting Us
To exercise any of your privacy rights, contact us at privacy@flonga.org. We will respond within 30 days, or as required by applicable law.
6. International Data Transfers
Flonga operates in both the United States and Egypt, and our advertising and analytics partners operate globally. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. We ensure that such transfers are carried out in accordance with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place, including, where applicable, Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Site and programs are primarily designed for youth and young adults aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. We do not direct interest-based advertising at children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at privacy@flonga.org immediately so we can remove it.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Use of the Site is at your own risk.
9. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our Site may include links to third-party platforms, including partner organizations, sponsors, or event hosts. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Retention of Data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. All updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. If we make material changes, we will provide prominent notice on the Site. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@flonga.org
Website: www.flonga.org
Address: Revivals Egypt, Alexandria, Egypt
Fiscal Sponsor: The Hack Foundation (d.b.a. Hack Club), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Flonga is fiscally sponsored by The Hack
Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Last Updated: March 18, 2026
