Privacy Policy for Shine Through Foundation
Effective Date: January 1, 2023
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1. Introduction
Shine Through Foundation ("the Organization") is committed to safeguarding the privacy of individuals who visit our website and use our services. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information. By accessing our website and using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information, such as your name, contact information (including email address, mailing address, and phone number), and other identifiers, when you voluntarily provide it to us, such as when you make a donation or submit a scholarship application.
2.2 Payment Information: When you make a donation, we collect payment information, including credit card details or other payment methods, to process your contribution securely.
2.3 Scholarship Application Information: When you submit a scholarship application, we collect information related to you, your education, academic achievements, and other relevant details to evaluate your eligibility.
2.4 Log Data: Like most websites, we collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our site. This may include your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit.
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Donations: We use your personal and payment information to process your donation and provide you with a donation receipt for tax purposes, if applicable.
3.2 Scholarship Applications: Information collected through scholarship applications is used to evaluate your eligibility and contact you regarding your application status.
3.3 Communication: We may use your contact information to send you updates about our organization, newsletters, and information about our programs and events. You may opt out of these communications at any time.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
4.1 Third Parties: We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in conducting our operations, such as payment processors or scholarship application evaluators. These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your information for specified purposes.
4.2 Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas or court orders.
5. Security
5.1 We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no data transmission or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
6. Your Choices
6.1 You have the right to access, update, correct, or delete your personal information held by us. To exercise these rights or request any changes, please contact us at shinethroughfoundation@gmail.com.
7. Changes to this Privacy Policy
7.1 We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the revised policy on our website, and the date of the latest revision will be indicated.
8. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Shine Through Foundation at Shinethroughfoundation@gmail.com
By using the services provided by Shine Through Foundation, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.
Thank you for your support and trust in our organization.