Introduction
Elizabeth Keys Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at eakfoundation.com.
Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name and email address when you contact us, submit a grant application, or subscribe to communications. We do not collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, financial account information, or health data.
Our website may automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited. This information is collected through standard web server logs and is used solely to maintain and improve our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to respond to your inquiries and grant applications; to send you updates about the foundation's work if you have opted in; and to improve our website and communications. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Grant Applications
If you submit a grant application, the information you provide will be reviewed by our board and used solely for the purpose of evaluating your proposal. Grant application materials are kept confidential and are not shared outside the foundation without your consent.
Third-Party Services
Our website is hosted on Netlify. Our domain is registered through GoDaddy. Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing its handling of data.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as promptly as possible. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at info@eakfoundation.com.
International Visitors (GDPR Compliance)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws. We process your personal data only when we have a lawful basis to do so, including your consent and our legitimate interests in operating and improving our website.
Under the GDPR, you have the right to access the personal data we hold about you; to request correction of inaccurate data; to request deletion of your data; to object to or restrict certain processing of your data; and to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@eakfoundation.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These may include the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt out of any sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@eakfoundation.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Elizabeth Keys Foundation
EIN: 39-3239539
info@eakfoundation.com