1. Introduction

Welcome to The Schreckengost Future of Care Foundation (“Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting any personal information you provide when using our website, services, and donation platforms.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and engage with our Foundation.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using our site.
 

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Personal Identification Information (e.g., name, email address, phone number, mailing address)

• Donation Information (e.g., payment details, donation amounts, and preferences)

• Volunteer or Contact Form Submissions (e.g., inquiries, requests to participate, or partnership interests)

• Technical Information (e.g., IP address, browser type, device data, and website usage analytics)

We collect this information through online forms, donation portals, newsletter sign-ups, and other interactions on our site.
 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

✅ To Process Donations – Ensuring secure transactions and issuing receipts.
✅ To Communicate with You – Responding to inquiries, providing updates, and sending donor acknowledgments.
✅ To Improve Our Services – Understanding website traffic and engagement to enhance user experience.
✅ To Maintain Security & Compliance – Protecting against fraud, unauthorized access, or legal violations.
✅ For Marketing & Outreach (With Consent) – Sending newsletters, impact updates, or event invitations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
 

4. Donation & Payment Security

We take security seriously. All donations made through our website are processed via trusted third-party payment processors that comply with industry security standards (PCI DSS compliance). We do not store credit card or payment details on our servers.

If you prefer, you may donate via phone, mail, or in person instead of online.
 

5. How We Share Information

We only share your information when necessary and with strict privacy safeguards in place. We may disclose information to:

• Payment Processors & Financial Institutions (for secure donation transactions)

• Service Providers (such as email platforms, website analytics, and IT security partners)

• Legal & Regulatory Entities (if required by law, fraud prevention, or security enforcement)

We do not sell or share donor lists with third parties for marketing purposes.
 

6. Your Privacy Rights & Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

🔹 Access & Correction – Request access to or correction of your stored information.
🔹 Opt-Out of Communications – Unsubscribe from emails, newsletters, or marketing messages.
🔹 Data Deletion – Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and operational requirements).
🔹 Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
 

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve website functionality, analyze site traffic, and personalize your experience.

🔹 Essential Cookies – Required for website operation (e.g., security, login preferences).
🔹 Analytical Cookies – Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
🔹 Marketing Cookies – Used for outreach and donor engagement (only with consent).

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
 

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill our legal, operational, and financial obligations. Donation records are kept for tax and compliance purposes but are securely stored.
 

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., donation platforms, educational resources, partner organizations). We are not responsible for their privacy policies and encourage you to review their terms separately.
 

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we discover that a child has provided information, we will delete it immediately.
 

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date" at the top.

If significant changes occur, we will notify you via email or website announcement.
 

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you’d like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

📧 Email: [Insert Contact Email]
📞 Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
📍 Mailing Address: [Insert Foundation Address]

We value your privacy and appreciate your support in advancing healthcare access for all.