Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 8/22/2024

Introduction

The 1935 Foundation ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our supporters, partners, and visitors to our website. As a Houston-based nonprofit organization, we value your trust and are dedicated to safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us through forms, event registrations, donations, or other interactions.
Payment Information: When you make a donation or purchase, we collect payment details, such as credit card information, to process your transaction securely.
Technical Information: We may automatically collect information about your device, browser type, IP address, and usage patterns when you visit our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Process Donations: Your personal and payment information is used to process donations and provide receipts.
To Communicate with You: We use your contact information to send you updates about our work, events, and opportunities to get involved. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
To Improve Our Services: We analyze technical information to understand how our website is used and to enhance the user experience.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information under the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, and conducting our work, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a legal request, such as a subpoena or court order.
Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information to protect the rights, property, or safety of the 1935 Foundation, our supporters, or others.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We use secure methods to process payments and protect your personal information. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

5. Your Choices

You have the right to:

Access Your Information: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Update or Correct Your Information: You can update or correct your personal information by contacting us.
Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Children's Privacy

The 1935 Foundation does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received such information, we will delete it from our records.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with the effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

1935 Foundation

Phone: [Insert Phone Number]

Thank you for supporting the 1935 Foundation and helping us create a lasting impact in underserved communities worldwide.