Privacy Policy

Information we collect

Information you choose to provide. When you use our contact form or otherwise contact us, we may receive your name, email address, telephone number, message, and any other information you include. Please avoid submitting sensitive medical, financial, or other confidential information through general contact forms.

Information collected automatically. When you browse the site, servers and analytics technologies may collect technical information such as IP address, browser and device details, pages visited, referring pages, approximate location inferred from IP address, and dates and times of visits.

Information from third-party services. If you interact with external donation, merchandise, video, social media, or other linked services, those providers may collect information under their own privacy policies.

How we use information

• Respond to inquiries, requests, and messages you send to us.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve the website.
• Understand website traffic and how visitors interact with content.
• Protect the website, investigate abuse, and prevent spam or unauthorized activity.
• Communicate about Foundation activities where you request or consent to such communications, and where otherwise permitted by law.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations and enforce our rights.

We do not use information submitted through the general contact form to provide medical diagnoses or treatment.

Cookies, analytics & embedded content

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support functionality, measure site traffic, and enable embedded or sharing features. The website includes Google Analytics and may load third-party sharing tools. Embedded YouTube videos and social-media features may also set cookies or collect usage information when loaded or used.

You can manage or block cookies using your browser settings. Blocking certain technologies may affect website features. Browser-level privacy controls, including requests to limit tracking, may also be available. We do not represent that this website currently responds to every browser “Do Not Track” signal.

For details on third-party data practices, consult the applicable providers' privacy notices, including Google's Privacy Policy.

When information may be shared

We do not sell personal information provided through our contact form as a mailing list. Information may be disclosed to service providers that help operate our website or communications; to analytics, video, social media, or other third-party tools you interact with; when required by law or valid legal process; or when reasonably necessary to protect rights, safety, and website integrity.

External websites. Our website links to third-party sites, including CafePress merchandise pages, video and social-media platforms, and potentially third-party donation services. Transactions and data collected on those sites are governed by their own terms and privacy policies. Review those policies before providing payment or personal details.

Security & data retention

We aim to use reasonable administrative and technical measures appropriate to the information we handle. However, no website, email transmission, or internet service can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Please do not send passwords, payment-card details, Social Security numbers, or medical records through the general contact form.

We retain information for as long as reasonably needed to respond to inquiries, operate the website, maintain necessary records, address security concerns, or meet legal obligations. Retention periods depend on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

Your privacy choices & rights

You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you previously submitted through the website. We will review and respond to requests as required by applicable law, subject to identity verification and lawful exceptions.

Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights relating to your personal information, including rights to know, correct, delete, or limit certain processing. We will honor applicable legal requirements. To opt out of optional communications, follow any unsubscribe instructions provided or contact us directly.

For cookies and third-party tracking, you can also use browser privacy controls and settings offered by the relevant third-party service.

Children's privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information directly from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact us so we can review the request and take appropriate action.

Visitors outside the United States

The Foundation operates in the United States. If you access the website from another country, information you submit may be processed or stored in the United States or in other locations used by our service providers, where privacy laws may differ from those in your location.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our website, practices, service providers, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will revise the effective date shown at the top of this page. Please review this page periodically.