Jada Bascom Foundation

Introduction

The Jada Bascom Foundation ("we," "our," or "us") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website jadabascomfoundation.org (the "Site") or interact with our services.

By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Fill out contact forms or volunteer applications
Make a donation through our website
Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
Register for events or programs
Communicate with us via email or other channels

This information may include:

Name and contact information (email, phone, address)
Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)
Communication preferences
Any other information you choose to provide

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

Device information (browser type, operating system)
IP address and approximate geographic location (country level)
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
Referring website or source

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Process donations and provide tax receipts
Respond to inquiries and provide support
Send updates about our programs, events, and impact
Improve our website and services
Analyze website usage and trends
Comply with legal obligations
Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our Site.

We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site (via Google Analytics)
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Site.

Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party service providers to operate our Site and programs:

GiveButter: Processes donations securely. Their privacy policy governs donation transactions.
Google Analytics: Provides website analytics. Data is anonymized and aggregated.
Cloudflare: Provides website security and performance optimization.

These providers have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information. We encourage you to review their policies.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
Secure data storage with access controls
Regular security assessments
Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

Donation records: Retained as required by IRS regulations (typically 7 years)
Communication preferences: Until you opt out or request deletion
Website analytics: Aggregated data retained indefinitely; individual data for 26 months

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Our educational materials are designed for classroom use under teacher supervision and do not collect personal information from students.

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can control tracking through your browser settings and cookie preferences.

California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We do not sell personal information to third parties. California residents may request information about our data practices by contacting us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: