Effective Date: July 21, 2025
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you voluntarily submit it through our website or forms.
- Donation Information: If you choose to make a donation through PayPal, your transaction is processed by PayPal and subject to their privacy policy. We may receive limited information from PayPal such as your name, email address, donation amount, and any note you provide.
- Newsletter Signup: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect your name and email address to send occasional updates via Constant Contact. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.
- Analytics and Usage Data: We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our website. GA4 may collect data such as pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, device type, and general location. This information is anonymized and helps us improve website performance and user experience.
- Automatically Collected Data: Including IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and referring URLs, collected through cookies or similar technologies.
2. Use of Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide services, updates, and communications you request;
- Improve our website and outreach efforts;
- Send newsletters, fundraising appeals, or marketing messages, including via text, if you have opted in;
- Comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests.
We use Constant Contact to manage email communications. By subscribing to our newsletter, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Constant Contact for processing in accordance with their Privacy Policy.
3. Text Messaging
If you opt in to receive text messages from us, your phone number will be used solely for that purpose. Standard messaging and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP.”
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, communications, or donation platforms, or when required by law.
For donations, all financial transactions are securely processed through PayPal. We do not collect or store your credit card or banking information.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (such as PayPal or social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
7. Your Choices
You may opt out of receiving emails or text messages from us at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or replying “STOP” to texts.
You may also contact us to request changes to or removal of your information from our records.
8. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we may have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
JFK Foundation
73-555 San Gorgonio Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: (760) 776-1600
Email: info@jfkfoundation.com
Website: https://jfkfoundation.org
