Privacy Policy
**Privacy Policy for the "It Only Gets Lighter From Here Scholarship Fund"**
**Effective Date:** [25 May, 2024]
**Introduction**
"It Only Gets Lighter From Here Scholarship Fund" (the "Fund") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information that you may provide through our website.
**1. Information We Collect**
We may collect personal information that you provide to us directly when you use our website, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Date of birth
- Academic information
- Financial information
- Letters of recommendation
We may also collect non-personal information automatically when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system.
**2. How We Use Your Information**
We use the information we collect to:
- Process scholarship applications
- Communicate with applicants and donors
- Send updates and newsletters
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
**3. Information Sharing and Disclosure**
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except as described below:
- **Service Providers:** We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our activities.
- **Legal Requirements:** We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
**4. Data Security**
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
**5. Your Choices**
You have the right to:
- Access and update your personal information
- Request the deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of receiving communications from us
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@itonlygetslighter.org
**6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies**
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
**7. Third-Party Links**
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
**8. Children's Privacy**
Our website is not intended for 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 received personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information from our records.
**9. Changes to This Privacy Policy**
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
**10. Contact Us**
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
"It Only Gets Lighter From Here Scholarship Fund"
By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting "It Only Gets Lighter From Here Scholarship Fund" with your personal information.