Privacy Policy

Our commitment to protecting your privacy.

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

First In Foundation ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website firstinfoundation.org, make a donation, sign up for our newsletter, or interact with our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

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

  • Make a donation through our website
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact us via email or contact forms
  • Register for events or volunteer opportunities
  • Apply for grants or funding

This information may include: name, email address, phone number, mailing address, donation amount, payment information, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Information

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

  • IP address and geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referral source
  • Device identifiers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • Processing donations and providing receipts for tax purposes
  • Sending newsletters and updates about our programs and impact
  • Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
  • Managing volunteer applications and event registrations
  • Improving our website and services
  • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Preventing fraud and ensuring security
  • Analyzing website usage and performance

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, process payments, send emails, or analyze data
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, legal process, or government request
  • Safety and Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of First In Foundation, our users, or others
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or asset sale
  • Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Improve website functionality and performance
  • Provide personalized content and advertisements

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Third-Party Links

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

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
  • Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@firstinfoundation.org.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete such information promptly.

10. 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 "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Information

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

First In Foundation

P.O. Box 153

Keswick, VA 22947

Email: info@firstinfoundation.org

EIN: 30-1443857