Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
The Set Aside Foundation (“Set Aside Foundation,” “SAF,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you:
- Visit our website
- Contact us
- Donate or give online
- Otherwise interact with Set Aside Foundation
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Information You Provide Directly
You may choose to provide personal information when you:
- Fill out a contact form
- Request information about facility improvement support or services
- Make a donation or give online
- Sign up for communication or updates
This may include:
- Name
- Organization name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Donation amount and giving preferences
- Any details you choose to share in a message or form
b. Payment Information
Online donations are processed through a third-party payment processor (such as an online giving platform). We do not store your full payment card information on our website or servers. Your payment details are handled securely by that third-party provider according to their own privacy and security practices.
c. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website or link
This information is typically collected through cookies, log files, and similar technologies to help us understand how our website is used and how we can improve it.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for purposes such as:
- Responding to your inquiries and requests
- Reviewing and responding to facility needs or project inquiries
- Processing and acknowledging donations
- Sending you receipts, confirmations, and other administrative messages
- Sharing updates about Set Aside Foundation, our work, and opportunities to get involved (if you choose to receive them)
- Operating, maintaining, and improving our website and services
- Protecting against fraud, misuse, or other unauthorized activity
- Complying with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share your information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our website, process donations, send communications, or provide other services on our behalf (for example, online giving platforms or email service providers).
- Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request, such as a court order, subpoena, or government investigation.
- Protection of Rights: When necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Set Aside Foundation, our users, donors, or others.
Any third-party service providers we use are only permitted to use your information as needed to provide services to us and are expected to safeguard it appropriately.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how visitors use the site
- Improve website performance and content
You can usually set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some parts of the website may not function properly.
5. Email and Communication Preferences
If you provide your email address, we may send you:
- Responses to your questions or requests
- Donation confirmations and receipts
- Occasional updates about Set Aside Foundation’s work and opportunities to support
You can opt out of non-administrative emails (like general updates) at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those emails or by contacting us directly.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable and appropriate measures to help protect your personal information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
No method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to safeguarding your information as best we can.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
- Maintain records for donations and organizational reporting
- Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations
When information is no longer needed, we may delete, anonymize, or otherwise securely dispose of it.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it as soon as reasonably possible.
9. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services (including online giving platforms, partner organizations, or resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.
If you follow a link to another website, we encourage you to review that site’s privacy policy.
10. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the ability to:
- Request access to the information we hold about you
- Request corrections or updates to your information
- Request deletion of certain information (subject to legal or organizational requirements)
- Opt out of certain communications
To exercise any of these rights (where applicable), or to update your information, please contact us using the details below.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the website after any changes are posted means you accept those changes.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
Set Aside Foundation
Email: Bobby@setaside.org
Phone: 817-713-9993
