Privacy Policy
The Clark-Pleasant Education Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy of our supporters, volunteers, donors and all visitors to our website. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use and safeguard personal information, and your rights concerning that data.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you in a variety of ways, including but not limited to:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, postal address, phone number, date of birth, etc.
- Financial Information: When you make a donation, we may collect payment information, such as credit card numbers or bank account details.
- Non-personal Identification Information: Browser type, IP address, location data and other technical information collected through cookies and tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect may be used in the following ways:
- To process donations or memberships
- To send periodic communications, such as newsletters, updates and appeals
- To respond to inquiries and provide customer service
- To improve our website, services and outreach efforts
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade or rent your personal information to others. However, we may share your information with trusted third parties, such as:
- Service providers who assist us with processing donations or managing communications (e.g., payment processors, email platforms)
- Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights
- Partners and affiliates, only with your express permission
4. Data Security
We take data security seriously and implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information. These measures include:
- Encrypted payment processing
- Regular software updates and monitoring of our website for vulnerabilities
- Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors use our site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may affect the functionality of our site.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights concerning your personal information:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you
- The right to correct or update your information
- The right to request the deletion of your data
- The right to object to or restrict how we process your information
- The right to withdraw consent at any time
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or change this privacy policy at any time. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us.