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Privacy Policy

  1. George Vega Jr Foundation ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting visitors’ and supporters’ privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect through our website (www.georgevegajrfoundation.org or any other domain we operate) and how we use, share, protect, and retain that information. By using our website or interacting with our services, you agree to the collection and use described here.

  2. Information we collect a. Information you provide directly

  • Contact details: name, email address, phone number, postal address when you contact us, sign up for newsletters, request information, volunteer, register for events, or otherwise interact.

  • Financial information for donations: payment card information, billing address, and other required payment details processed by our payment processors.

  • Communications: messages, questions, survey responses, event registrations, volunteer applications, and other content you submit.

  • Account information: if you create an account on our site, username and password (securely stored).

b. Information collected automatically

  • Usage data: pages visited, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps, time spent on pages, clickstream data.

  • Device and technical data: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, screen resolution, and other diagnostic data.

  • Cookies and similar technologies: cookies, web beacons, local storage, and similar technologies to support site functionality, analytics, and personalization.

  1. How we use your information We use personal information for purposes including:

  • Providing, operating, and improving our website and services.

  • Processing donations, issuing receipts, and managing donor relationships.

  • Responding to inquiries and communicating about events, programs, volunteer opportunities, and campaigns (with opt-out options).

  • Sending newsletters and marketing communications (where you’ve opted in or where permitted by law).

  • Personalizing site content and improving user experience.

  • Conducting analytics and research to understand site usage and improve services.

  • Preventing, detecting, and responding to fraud, abuse, security incidents, and legal claims.

  • Complying with legal obligations.

  1. Legal basis for processing (EEA/GDPR visitors) If you are in the European Economic Area, our legal bases include: your consent (e.g., marketing communications, cookies where required), performance of a contract (e.g., processing donations), compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate interests (e.g., website operation, fundraising, fraud prevention), balanced against your rights.

  2. Sharing and disclosure We may share personal information with:

  • Service providers and vendors who support our operations (payment processors, hosting providers, email platforms, analytics providers, CRM systems). These parties are contractually required to protect your data.

  • Third parties for legal reasons: when required by law, to respond to legal process, enforce our policies, or protect rights, property, or safety.

  • Affiliated organizations and partners only when you have given consent or as necessary to provide a requested service (e.g., event host).

  • In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction; we will notify affected users where required.

  1. Cookies and tracking technologies We use cookies and similar technologies to enable site functionality, remember preferences, provide social features, and analyze site traffic. You can control cookie preferences via your browser settings and any cookie preference tool on our site. Disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.

  2. Donations and payment processing We do not store full payment card numbers on our servers. Payments are processed through third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). Please review their privacy and security policies. We retain donation records necessary for tax receipts, reporting, and donor relationships.

  3. Security We follow reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure; absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

  4. Data retention We retain personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. For donors, we retain records for tax, accounting, and donor relationship purposes in accordance with applicable law.

  5. Your rights and choices Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:

  • Access: request a copy of personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

  • Deletion: request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions).

  • Restriction or objection: restrict or object to certain processing activities.

  • Portability: request a copy of your data in a portable format.

  • Opt-out: opt out of marketing communications by following the unsubscribe link in emails or contacting us. To exercise these rights, contact us at the details below. We may require verification of identity and may need to retain certain information as required by law.

  1. Children Our website and services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under applicable age thresholds. If you believe we have collected a child’s information, contact us and we will delete it as required by law.

  2. International transfers Personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We will take appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses, reliance on processors that provide adequate protections) to ensure adequate protection.

  3. Third-party links and social media Our site may link to third-party websites or include embedded content from social networks. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review the privacy policies of third parties before providing personal information.

  4. Changes to this policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on our website with a new effective date. Significant changes will be communicated where required.

  5. Contact us For questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact: George Vega Jr Foundation Email: georgevegajrfoundation@GMAIL.COM Mail: 4750 SW 141st Ln, Ocala Fl, 34473

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