Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 1, 2026
Last Updated: August 1, 2026

The Autism Resource Project (“ARP,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly and transparently.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you access or use the Autism Resource Project website, ARP Navigator, Community, Marketplace, Library, podcasts, digital content, and other products, applications, resources, and services we may provide (collectively, the “Services”).

By using the Services, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We May Collect

The information we collect depends upon which ARP Services you use and how you interact with them.

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

name;
email address;
telephone number;
account and login information;
general geographic location;
age or age range;
information about family members, dependents, or individuals for whom you are seeking resources;
questions, preferences, goals, and resource needs;
information submitted through the ARP Navigator;
communications with ARP;
Community posts, comments, reviews, and other user-generated content;
survey responses;
donation information; and
Marketplace or transaction information.

Information Related to Resource Navigation

To provide personalized resource-navigation services, the ARP Navigator may ask users to provide information concerning matters such as:

autism, neurodivergence, disability, or support needs;
age or life stage;
educational needs;
employment needs;
housing needs;
healthcare or therapeutic needs;
financial or benefits-related needs;
family and caregiver circumstances;
geographic location; and
services, programs, or resources being sought.

Some of this information may be considered sensitive personal information under applicable law.

You should provide only the information reasonably necessary to receive the Services you are requesting.

2. Information About Children and Dependents

Parents, guardians, and caregivers may use ARP to locate resources for children or other dependents.

If you provide information about another person, you represent that you are authorized to provide that information or otherwise have an appropriate legal basis for doing so.

ARP does not knowingly solicit personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate parental or legal authorization.

If we learn that personal information from a child has been collected in a manner inconsistent with applicable law, we will take appropriate steps to address the matter.

Parents or guardians who believe that a child has provided personal information to ARP without appropriate authorization should contact us at [Privacy Email Address].

3. Information Collected Automatically

When you use our website or Services, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

IP address;
browser type;
device type;
operating system;
pages visited;
referring website;
dates and times of access;
interactions with Services;
approximate geographic location derived from an IP address; and
cookies and similar technologies.

We may use this information to operate, secure, analyze, and improve our Services.

4. How We Use Information

We may use personal information to:

provide and operate ARP Services;
personalize the ARP Navigator;
identify potentially relevant resources, programs, providers, and services;
create personalized resource roadmaps;
establish and maintain user accounts;
facilitate Community features;
respond to questions and support requests;
process donations or transactions;
provide requested communications;
improve ARP’s resources and technology;
analyze how the Services are used;
detect fraud, abuse, and security threats;
enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines;
comply with applicable law; and
protect ARP, our users, and others.

5. Artificial Intelligence and the ARP Navigator

ARP may use artificial intelligence, automated systems, algorithms, or third-party technology providers to operate portions of the ARP Navigator and other Services.

Information users submit to the Navigator may be processed by automated systems to generate personalized resource suggestions, roadmaps, educational information, and potential next steps.

ARP does not intend the Navigator to make medical diagnoses or definitive medical, legal, financial, educational, governmental-benefit, or other professional determinations.

Users should not submit information that is unnecessary for the Navigator to provide the requested service.

Where third-party AI or technology providers process information on ARP’s behalf, we seek to use appropriate contractual, privacy, and security safeguards consistent with the nature of the Services and applicable law.

6. How We May Share Information

We may disclose information in the circumstances described below.

Service Providers

We may share information with companies that help us operate ARP, including providers of:

website hosting;
cloud infrastructure;
artificial intelligence technology;
data storage;
analytics;
communications;
email services;
payment processing;
cybersecurity; and
customer support.

These providers may access information only as reasonably necessary to perform services for ARP, subject to applicable agreements and law.

At Your Direction

We may disclose information when you ask or authorize us to do so, including when a Service allows you to connect with a provider, organization, resource, or other third party.

Legal and Safety Reasons

We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to:

comply with law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or lawful governmental request;
protect the rights or safety of ARP, our users, or others;
investigate suspected fraud, abuse, or unlawful conduct; or
enforce our Terms of Service.

Organizational Transactions

If ARP participates in a merger, reorganization, financing, transfer of assets, or similar organizational transaction, information may be transferred as part of that transaction subject to applicable law.

7. We Do Not Sell Personal Information for Money

ARP does not sell personal information to third parties for monetary consideration.

If our practices change or if applicable privacy law defines “sale” or “sharing” more broadly in a manner applicable to our activities, we will provide disclosures and choices required by law.

8. Community Information

Information you voluntarily post within public or shared Community areas may be visible to other users.

Do not post sensitive personal information in public Community areas.

This includes medical records, Social Security numbers, financial account information, passwords, private contact information, or other information you do not want others to see.

Please remember that ARP cannot control what other users may do with information you voluntarily make public.

9. Cookies and Analytics

ARP may use cookies and similar technologies to:

remember preferences;
maintain user sessions;
understand website usage;
measure performance;
improve functionality; and
protect against fraud or abuse.

Where required by applicable law, ARP will provide appropriate choices concerning non-essential cookies or tracking technologies.

10. Third-Party Websites

ARP may link to providers, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, businesses, social networks, or other third-party websites.

Those organizations maintain their own privacy practices.

This Privacy Policy does not govern third-party websites or services, and we encourage users to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

11. Data Security

ARP uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information.

However, no website, database, network, or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Users should protect their passwords and account credentials and notify ARP if they believe their account or personal information has been compromised.

12. Data Retention

ARP retains personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

provide the Services;
maintain user accounts;
fulfill the purposes described in this Policy;
comply with legal obligations;
resolve disputes;
maintain appropriate business records; and
protect ARP and its users.

Retention periods may vary depending upon the nature and sensitivity of the information and applicable legal requirements.

13. Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending upon where you reside, applicable law may provide rights concerning your personal information, including rights to:

request access to personal information;
request correction of inaccurate information;
request deletion;
obtain certain information about how data is used or disclosed;
withdraw certain consents; or
exercise other privacy rights.

To submit a privacy request, contact [Privacy Email Address].

ARP may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

We will not discriminate against users for exercising privacy rights provided by applicable law.

14. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional rights under applicable California privacy laws.

Depending upon ARP’s operations and whether applicable statutory thresholds are met, these rights may include rights to know, correct, delete, and obtain information concerning certain uses or disclosures of personal information.

ARP will provide any additional California-specific notices or mechanisms required by applicable law.

ARP should have legal counsel determine whether a separate California Privacy Notice is required based upon its organizational structure, annual activity, data practices, and applicable statutory thresholds.

15. Communications

If you subscribe to ARP newsletters or promotional communications, you may unsubscribe using the instructions contained in those communications.

We may continue to send non-promotional communications necessary to operate an account or provide requested Services.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

When material changes are made, we will update the “Last Updated” date and provide additional notice where required by law.

17. Contact Us

Questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

Autism Resource Project, Inc.
316 Farmdale Rd.
Moorestown, NJ 08057
Email: info@autismresourceproject.org
Website: autismresourceproject.org