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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 6, 2025
The Kristen Amerson Youth Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values the privacy of our supporters, visitors, and community members. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, make a donation, or interact with our programs and services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
When you make a donation, subscribe to our newsletter, register for an event, or contact us, we may collect:
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Full name
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Email address
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Mailing address
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Phone number
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Payment details (processed securely through third-party processors)
b. Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect information such as:
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Browser type, device, and operating system
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IP address
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Pages visited, time on site, and referral sources
This information helps us improve our website and understand how visitors engage with our content.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Process and acknowledge donations
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Send donation receipts and tax documentation
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Communicate updates, newsletters, and event invitations
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Respond to messages or inquiries
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Improve website content and functionality
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Comply with applicable laws and regulations
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information with any other organization.
3. Donation and Payment Security
All online donations are processed through secure, third-party payment processors that meet industry standards for data security (such as PCI DSS compliance). The Kristen Amerson Youth Foundation does not store or have access to your full credit card information.
4. Donor Privacy Policy
The Kristen Amerson Youth Foundation is committed to respecting the privacy of our donors.
We assure you that:
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Donor information is used only for the purpose of processing donations, maintaining records, and communicating relevant updates.
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Donor names or information will not be shared, sold, rented, or exchanged with any other organization or third party for their own purposes.
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Public recognition of donations (e.g., on our website or social media) will only occur with the donor’s consent.
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Donors may choose to make contributions anonymously.
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Donors may request to review, update, or remove their personal information from our records at any time.
To make a request regarding your donor information, please contact us using the details below.
5. Email Communications
If you sign up for our email list, we may send updates about our programs, impact, and opportunities to get involved.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us directly.
6. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze web traffic. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but some website features may not function properly as a result.
7. Children’s Privacy
While our programs serve youth, our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age to submit personal information. If we discover that we have collected such information without parental consent, we will promptly delete it.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate administrative, physical, and technical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no online data transmission or storage method can be guaranteed 100% secure.
9. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
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Access or correct your personal information
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Request that your data be deleted
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Opt out of communications at any time
Please contact us if you wish to make any of these requests.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to check this page from time to time.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
Kristen Amerson Youth Foundation
PO Box 70443
Tuscaloosa, AL 35407
info@kristenamersonyouth.org
www.kristenamersonyouth.org