Privacy Policy
PRIVACY POLICY - THE BASICS
Privacy Policy for Tonyia Benton Scholarship Foundation
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Introduction
Tonyia Benton Scholarship Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.tonyiabentonfoundation.org (the “Site”) or make donations through our platform. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
1.1 Personal Information:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Billing address
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Payment information (e.g., credit card details)
1.2 Non-Personal Information:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Pages visited on the Site
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Time and date of access
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
2.1 To Facilitate Donations:
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Process your donations securely.
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Send confirmation emails and receipts.
2.2 To Improve Our Services:
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Analyze user interactions to enhance the Site’s functionality.
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Conduct research and analytics to better serve our donors.
2.3 To Comply with Legal Obligations:
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Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
2.4 To Communicate with You:
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Send updates, newsletters, and acknowledgment messages (you may opt-out at any time).
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with third parties only as described below:
3.1 With Service Providers:
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We may share your information with third-party service providers that assist us in operating the Site, such as payment processors, hosting services, and email communication platforms.
3.2 Legal Compliance:
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We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
5. Your Privacy Rights
5.1 Access and Correction:
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You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at [Contact Email].
5.2 Data Deletion:
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You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
5.3 Opt-Out:
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You may opt-out of receiving marketing communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.
6. Security Measures
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
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.” Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Tonyia Benton Foundation
1165 River Rock Dr.
Kennedale, TX 76060
tbsf1969@gmail.com
601-606-9168