Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 23, 2026

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you use our website:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you fill out a form, make a donation, or contact us.
• Donation Information: Payment details (processed securely through third-party payment processors), donation amounts, and frequency.
• Communications: Messages you send us, newsletter subscriptions, and your preferences.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process donations and send tax receipts
• Communicate with you about our programs, campaigns, and updates
• Send newsletters and fundraising appeals (with your consent)
• Respond to inquiries and provide support
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or conducting our work (e.g., payment processors, email platforms), subject to confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• Organizational Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets, your information may be transferred with appropriate notice.

4. Donations and Payment Processing

All donation transactions are processed through secure, PCI-compliant third-party payment processors. Build Foundation does not store full credit card or banking information on our servers. Donors will receive an email confirmation for each donation. Annual tax receipts are available upon request.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Support functionality of embedded tools (e.g., donation forms)

You may control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. We do not use cookies to track your activity across unaffiliated third-party websites.

6. Third-Party Services

Our website may include links to or integrations with third-party services (e.g., social media platforms, payment gateways, email providers). These services have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Donor records may be retained indefinitely for tax and accounting purposes in accordance with applicable laws.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards 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. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data to the best of our ability.

9. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and operational requirements)
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Request a portable copy of your data

California Residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal data we collect, the right to delete your data, the right to opt out of the sale of your data (we do not sell your data), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect 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 such information promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us: