Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Foundation for Pierce College ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Make a donation
• Fill out a contact form
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Register for events
• Apply for scholarships

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process donations and issue tax receipts
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer service
• Send you updates about our programs and events
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and enhance security

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our website and process donations
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Pierce College: For scholarship administration and program coordination

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our site.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Object to processing of your information

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: