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Val A. Henry Legacy Scholarship Fund, Inc.
vahlegacyfund.org
The Val A. Henry Legacy Scholarship Fund, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Foundation”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal information obtained through our website (https://vahlegacyfund.org) and through our forms, donation systems, communications, and affiliated services.
By using our website or submitting your information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
This includes information you submit through our website forms:
Name
Email address
Phone number (optional)
Mailing address (optional)
Donation information (handled securely by third-party payment processors)
Volunteer/member application details
Messages submitted through our contact forms
Subscription form information
B. Donation Information
When you donate, your payment information is processed securely by our third-party payment providers (Stripe, PayPal, or another designated processor).
We do NOT store or access your credit card, debit card, or bank information.
C. Automatically Collected Information
We may collect standard website analytics data including:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on the website
Referral links
This information is used for analytics and website improvements.
D. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to:
Improve user experience
Track website performance
Support email marketing consent
Maintain login or form session data
You may disable cookies in your browser if you prefer.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information for the following purposes:
To communicate with you
To send updates, newsletters, and announcements
To provide receipts and confirmations for donations
To process volunteer/member applications
To share information about upcoming events and opportunities
To maintain records for nonprofit compliance and reporting
To improve our website and outreach efforts
To respond to inquiries or requests
We only use your information in ways consistent with this Privacy Policy.
3. Email Communications
By submitting your email through our forms, donations, or membership applications, you consent to receive communications from the Foundation.
These may include:
Newsletters
Event announcements
Fund updates
Volunteer/member notices
Memorial/legacy updates
Donation receipts
Opt-Out
You may unsubscribe at any time by:
Clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any email, or
Contacting us directly at: info@vahlegacyfund.org
We honor opt-out requests immediately.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We implement physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your data, including:
SSL encryption
Limited access to personal data
Secure third-party payment processors
Regular security reviews
Role-based access for administrators
Despite this, no online system is 100% secure.
We cannot guarantee absolute protection, but we take security seriously and maintain industry-standard safeguards.
5. Sharing of Information
We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share limited data only with:
A. Trusted Third-Party Service Providers
Examples include:
Email service providers (OneSignal, Mailchimp, etc.)
Donation processors (Stripe, PayPal)
Website hosting and analytics services
CRM or volunteer management systems
These providers use your information only to perform services on our behalf.
B. Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required to:
Comply with applicable laws
Respond to legal requests
Protect the Foundation’s rights, property, or the safety of users
6. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
If you believe a child’s information has been submitted, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.
7. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may include links to third-party sites such as:
Everloved memorial pages
Payment processors
Partner organizations
Social media platforms
We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those sites.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
Fulfill the purpose it was collected for
Meet legal and nonprofit reporting requirements
Support donor, volunteer, and organizational records
You may request deletion of your information at any time.
9. Your Rights
You may:
Request access to your personal data
Request updates or corrections
Request deletion (where legally permitted)
Withdraw email consent at any time
To submit a request, contact us at:
📧 info@vahlegacyfund.org
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When updates occur, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be modified.
Significant changes will be communicated through our website or email.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Val A. Henry Legacy Scholarship Fund, Inc.
📧 Email: info@vahlegacyfund.org
🌐 Website: https://vahlegacyfund.org
