PRIVACY POLICY

OVERVIEW

Women In Automotive® Foundation (“Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information entrusted to us by our donors, visitors, partners, and scholarship applicants. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information obtained through our website and through our donation, contact, and scholarship processes. By using the Site or submitting information to the Foundation, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Donation Information. When you make a charitable contribution, we collect your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and payment information processed through a secure third-party payment processor. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

Contact Form Submissions. When you submit an inquiry through our contact form, we collect your name, email address, organization name (if provided), and the content of your message.

Email Subscriptions. When you subscribe to our email communications, we collect your name and email address.

Scholarship Applications. If you apply for a Foundation scholarship or program, we collect the information provided in your application, which may include educational history, employment information, personal statements, and references.

Website Usage Data. We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit the Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on the Site. This information is collected through cookies and analytics tools and is used in aggregate, anonymous form.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use collected information to process and acknowledge charitable donations and issue tax receipts; to respond to inquiries and contact form submissions; to communicate organizational updates, scholarship announcements, event information, and newsletters to individuals who have consented; to evaluate scholarship and program applications; to improve the Site’s content and functionality; to comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations including IRS reporting requirements; and to maintain accurate records of donations, partnerships, and organizational activities.

PAYMENT PROCESSING

All payment transactions are processed by a secure, PCI-DSS compliant third-party payment processor. The Foundation does not store, transmit, or have access to full credit card numbers or financial account numbers. Payment information is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS technology during transmission. By making a donation through the Site, you agree to the payment processor’s terms of service and privacy policy.

COOKIES AND ANALYTICS

The Site uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect anonymous usage data. We use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with the Site. This data is collected in aggregate and anonymous form and is not linked to individual identities. You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time, though doing so may affect certain Site features.

INFORMATION SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

The Foundation does not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise disclose personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the Site, processing donations, or sending communications, subject to confidentiality obligations. We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Foundation, its donors, or the public.

DONOR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Donors have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information, and to opt out of email communications at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us at nonprofit@womeninautomotive.org. We will respond within a reasonable time. Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send transactional communications such as donation receipts.

DATA SECURITY

The Foundation implements reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction. No method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you as required by applicable law.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and the Foundation does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at nonprofit@womeninautomotive.org.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including partner organizations, universities, and corporate sponsors. The Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

The Foundation reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

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