PRIVACY POLICY

 

Effective Date: February 4, 2025

 

The Sonya Denise Foundation (“Foundation,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, beneficiaries, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in accordance with applicable laws and ethical standards.

 

1. Information We Collect

 

We collect personal information in the following ways:

 

a. Directly from Individuals:

    •    When you donate, register for an event, sign up for our programs, subscribe to our    

         newsletters, or contact us, we may collect:

    •    Name

    •    Email address

    •    Mailing address

    •    Phone number

    •    Payment information (for donations or purchases)

    •    Other personal details you choose to provide

 

b. Automatically via Our Website:

    •    We may collect non-personal data such as:

    •    IP address

    •    Browser type and version

    •    Pages visited on our site

    •    Time and date of visit

    •    Referral sources (how you found our website)

 

c. From Third Parties:

    •    We may receive information from service providers, fundraising platforms, or partners who help          facilitate our programs and services.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

 

We use personal information for the following purposes:

    •    To Provide Services – Administer programs, events, and outreach efforts.

    •    To Process Donations – Securely process contributions and issue receipts.

    •    To Communicate – Send updates, newsletters, impact reports, and respond to inquiries.

    •    To Improve Our Operations – Analyze website traffic and engagement to enhance user    

         experience.

    •    To Comply with Legal Obligations – Meet regulatory and reporting requirements.

 

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

 

3. How We Protect Your Information

 

We implement reasonable security measures to safeguard personal information, including:

    •    Secure data storage with access restricted to authorized personnel.

    •    Encryption of sensitive information, including payment details.

    •    Regular security reviews to ensure compliance with data protection standards.

 

While we strive to protect personal data, no online platform is 100% secure. Individuals should take precautions when sharing sensitive information online.

 

4. Sharing of Information

 

We may share personal information only in the following circumstances:

    •    With Service Providers – Trusted third-party vendors who assist with donation processing,

         email communications, or technical support.

    •    With Legal Authorities – If required by law, subpoena, or to protect against fraud or security

         threats.

    •    With Partners – Only when collaborating on mission-aligned projects with explicit consent.

 

5. Your Rights and Choices

 

You have the right to:

    •    Access, correct, or update your personal information.

    •    Opt out of marketing emails or newsletters.

    •    Request the deletion of your personal data (subject to legal and operational limitations).

    •    Restrict certain data uses, such as analytics tracking.

 

To exercise these rights, contact us at:

P. O. Box 66

Glenside, Pa 19038

Sonya@thesonyadenisefoundation.com

 

6. Data Retention

 

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for operational, legal, and compliance purposes. Once no longer needed, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

 

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

 

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site performance. Users can adjust browser settings to disable cookies, but this may affect website functionality.

 

8. Third-Party Links

 

Our website or communications may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage users to review their policies before sharing information.

 

9. Children’s Privacy

 

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have received such data without parental consent, we will take steps to delete it.

 

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

 

We may update this policy periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated via our website or email notifications.

 

11. Contact Information

 

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

 

Sonya Denise Foundation

P. O. Box 66

Glenside, Pa 19038

Sonya@thesonyadenisefoundation.com

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By engaging with the Sonya Denise Foundation, you acknowledge and consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.