Effective Date: October 1st 2024

At Aggie Foundation, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you interact with us, whether through our website, services, or activities.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information: This includes information you voluntarily provide to us, such as:

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Mailing Address
• Phone Number
• Donation information (including payment details)
• Any other information provided when registering for events, subscribing to newsletters, or contacting us.

1.2 Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-identifiable information about your interaction with our website, including:

• IP Address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited
• Time and date of visits
• Referring websites

1.3 Sensitive Information: In some cases, we may collect sensitive information related to volunteers or participants, such as health information. This information will only be collected and used with your explicit consent and will be protected appropriately.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

2.1 To Provide and Improve Our Services: Your personal information helps us operate our programs, process donations, and improve the services we offer.

2.2 Communication: We may use your contact details to send updates on our activities, newsletters, invitations to events, or requests for donations.

2.3 Donor Acknowledgment and Record-Keeping: We use your donation information for financial record-keeping and acknowledgment purposes.

2.4 Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or court orders, and to prevent fraud or illegal activities.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following cases:

3.1 Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers that help us operate our website, process donations, or manage our programs. These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and may only use the data for the purposes of providing their services.

3.2 Legal Obligations: We may disclose your personal information if required by law, court orders, or government regulations.

3.3 Event Participation: If you participate in an event or program, we may share limited information (such as your name or email) with other participants to facilitate communication.

4. Data Security

Aggie Foundation takes the protection of your personal data seriously. We implement industry-standard security measures, such as encryption and secure servers, to safeguard your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. Donation records may be retained for a longer period in accordance with financial and tax regulations.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Access and Correction: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate.

6.2 Data Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal requirements that may mandate the retention of certain data (e.g., donation records for tax purposes).

6.3 Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing or fundraising communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, and Aggie Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices of such websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

9. Children’s Privacy

Aggie Foundation does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it as soon as possible. If you believe that we may have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Aggie Foundation reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will post any changes to this page and update the “Effective Date” accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please Contact Us.