Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 29, 2026

Privacy Policy for The Pickney Foundation

The Pickney Foundation ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, donors, volunteers, partners, and program participants.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect:

Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Donation information

• Volunteer application information

• Event registration information

• Messages submitted through our contact forms

We only collect information you choose to provide.

Donation Information

When you make a donation, your payment is processed securely through our third-party payment processor.

We do not store your full credit card or banking information on our servers.

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Time spent on pages

• Referral website

• General geographic location

This information helps us improve our website and better understand visitor engagement.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website performance

• Remember user preferences

• Analyze website traffic

• Support Google Analytics

• Improve user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries

• Process donations

• Send newsletters and updates

• Register volunteers

• Provide program information

• Improve our website

• Evaluate outreach and fundraising efforts

• Meet legal and financial reporting requirements

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send:

• Organization updates

• Program announcements

• Volunteer opportunities

• Event invitations

• Fundraising campaigns

• Newsletters

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in our emails.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may share information only when necessary with trusted service providers who help us operate our website and organization, including:

• Donation processors

• Email marketing platforms

• Website hosting providers

• Analytics providers

These providers are required to protect your information.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent.

If we become aware that we have collected such information unintentionally, we will promptly delete it.

Your Choices

You may:

• Request access to your personal information

• Request corrections

• Request deletion where legally permitted

• Opt out of marketing emails

To make a request, contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

The Pickney Foundation

Email: info@pickneyfoundation.org

Website: https://pickneyfoundation.org

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the information above.