Privacy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 25

The JD Foundation for Kids (thejdfoundationforkids.org)

The JD Foundation for Kids ("the Foundation," "we," "us," or "our") values the trust and generosity of our donors, supporters, and visitors. Protecting your privacy is essential to our mission and our operations. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you interact with us online or offline.

By visiting www.thejdfoundationforkids.org or providing information to the Foundation, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information in the following ways:

1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

  • Make a donation
  • Sign up for updates or newsletters
  • Fill out a form
  • Register for an event
  • Contact us for support

The information you provide may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Donation amounts or preferences

We do not store or retain credit card numbers or financial account data.

2. Email Addresses & Communications

We collect your email address only when you voluntarily provide it. We do not sell, rent, or trade email addresses.

If you subscribe to our communications, you may update your preferences or opt out at any time.

We do not store or retain email addresses used through any “Tell-a-Friend,” eCard tools, or similar features.

If you have questions about communication preferences, contact us at:

3. Donor Information & Use of Personal Data

When you make a donation, we collect personal information necessary to:

  • Verify and process your donation
  • Provide tax receipts
  • Acknowledge your support
  • Send updates about our work, events, or programs

We do not sell or rent donor personal information.

3.1 Mailing List Exchanges

To reduce fundraising costs and broaden outreach, the Foundation may exchange limited portions of our postal mailing list with select nonprofit organizations working on related issues. Email addresses are never shared.

If you prefer that your postal information not be exchanged, please contact us:

4. Credit Card Information

Your financial security is extremely important to us.

  • All online donations are processed through secure, industry-standard encrypted connections (including services such as VeriSign or equivalent).
  • The Foundation never receives, stores, or has access to full credit card details submitted online.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Remember your preferences
  • Process donations efficiently
  • Deliver content based on your interests

You may set your browser to refuse cookies; however, some features of the site may not function properly.

6. Google Analytics & Third-Party Services

We use Google Analytics and similar tools to understand how visitors engage with our website. These services may use cookies or other identifiers to collect information such as:

  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the Site
  • Demographic and interest data (Google Analytics Demographics)

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

8. Sharing of Information

We do not share personal information except in the following cases:

  • With service providers who support our operations (for example, donation processors or email service providers)
  • With nonprofit partners for limited postal mailing exchanges as described above
  • When required by law, regulation, or legal process

Service providers are contractually prohibited from using personal information for any purpose other than supporting the Foundation.

9. Data Protection, Security & Retention

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure.

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill donations or services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Maintain accurate financial and donor records

10. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request corrections or updates
  • Opt out of communications
  • Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal recordkeeping requirements)

To make a privacy request, please contact us at: support@thejdfoundationforkids.org

11. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. International Visitors (GDPR Notice)

If you are visiting our site from the European Union or other regions with privacy laws, please note that your information may be transferred to the United States. We process data only with your consent and only for legitimate nonprofit interests.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When changes are made, the updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns relating to this Privacy Policy, please contact:

The JD Foundation for Kids
Email: support@thejdfoundationforkids.org
Phone: 917-652-6047