Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 22, 2024

Cedar Spirit Foundation ("CSF," "we," "our," or "us") respects and protects the privacy of our community members, donors, scholars, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with us through our website, communications, or services.

Our Commitment to Privacy

We honor the trust you place in us by sharing your information. Consistent with our values of relationship and reciprocity, we commit to being transparent about our data practices and to protecting your privacy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Donation information
• Scholarship application materials
• Communications preferences
• Messages you send us through our website or SMS

Website Platform Information

Our website is hosted on GoDaddy Airo. For information about how GoDaddy may collect and process data through their platform, please refer to GoDaddy's Privacy Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process donations
• Administer scholarship programs
• Communicate about our work and impact
• Respond to your inquiries
• Send important updates about our organization
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

Text Message Communications

Cedar Spirit Foundation uses text messaging (SMS) solely for direct, one-on-one communications with our community members. If you provide your phone number and engage with us via text at (360) 641-2739:

• We use text messaging only for      individual conversations with stakeholders such as students, donors,      contractors, and community partners
• Messages are conversational in      nature and related to foundation business
• We do not conduct mass text      messaging campaigns or marketing
• You can opt out of text      communications at any time by replying STOP
• Message and data rates may apply
• We never share or sell phone numbers or other personal information with third parties for marketing purposes

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share information with:

• Service providers who assist our operations
• As required by law or to protect rights
• With your consent

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no data transmission or storage system is 100% secure.

Your Rights

You may:

• Access your personal information
• Request corrections
• Opt out of communications
• Request deletion of your information
• Contact us with privacy questions

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions:

Email: jketah@cedarspiritfoundation.org

Phone: (360) 641-2739

Cedar Spirit Foundation