Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your personal information.
Last updated: October 1, 2025
Introduction
Sarah's Award Initiative ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
- Name and contact information (email, phone number, address)
- Donation information and payment details
- Messages and communications you send to us
- Information you provide when applying for awards or scholarships
- Newsletter subscription preferences
Information Automatically Collected
- Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click-through rates)
- Location information (general geographic location)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
To provide our services: Process donations, manage scholarship applications, and deliver educational programs.
To communicate with you: Send updates, newsletters, receipts, and respond to your inquiries.
To improve our services: Analyze usage patterns and feedback to enhance our website and programs.
For legal compliance: Meet regulatory requirements and protect our legal interests.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and services (payment processors, email services, analytics providers).
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from government authorities.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Security measures include:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Access controls and authentication
- Secure payment processing through trusted providers
- Employee training on data protection
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights:
Right to Access
Request copies of your personal data we hold.
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing
Request limitation of how we process your data.
Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object
Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Specific retention periods vary depending on the type of information and how it is used.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights.
Privacy Officer
privacy@sarahsaward.orgPhone
+1 (234) 567-8900Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may also send you an email notification if we have your email address.