PRIVACY POLICY

Jackson Education Foundation respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website, submit a form, make a donation, register for an event, sign up for communications, or otherwise interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, donation information, volunteer interest, event registration details, or messages submitted through website forms.

Donation and payment information, such as billing details and transaction records. Donations and payments may be processed by third-party payment processors. We do not intentionally store full payment card numbers on our website.

Communication preferences, such as newsletter subscriptions, event updates, donor communications, and SMS/text message opt-ins where applicable.

Website usage information, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referral source, and similar analytics data collected through cookies or similar technologies.

Student, family, educator, or school-related information, only when voluntarily provided or when necessary to support our programs, scholarships, grants, events, or foundation activities.

2. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

• Process donations, registrations, sponsorships, and event participation.

• Respond to questions, requests, or website form submissions.

• Send newsletters, updates, thank-you messages, receipts, and foundation communications.

• Coordinate volunteers, programs, scholarships, grants, and community initiatives.

• Improve our website, outreach, services, and user experience.

• Maintain records for administrative, tax, legal, and nonprofit reporting purposes.

• Protect the security and integrity of our website and organization.

3. Donations and Donor Privacy

We value the privacy of our donors. We do not sell donor personal information. We may use donor information to process gifts, send receipts, acknowledge contributions, provide updates, and maintain required records.

We may publicly recognize donors, sponsors, or supporters unless a donor requests anonymity. To request anonymous recognition, contact us at admin@jacksonedufoundation.com

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site and to improve performance. These tools may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, and device information.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Text Messages and Email Communications

If you provide your phone number or email address, we may use it to send foundation-related communications, such as event updates, volunteer information, donation confirmations, or program notices.

You may unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter emails by using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us.

If we offer SMS/text messaging, you may opt out by replying STOP to any text message. Message and data rates may apply.

Mobile information and SMS opt-in data will not be sold or shared with third parties for their marketing or promotional purposes.

6. How We Share Information

We may share information only as needed for legitimate foundation operations, including with:

• Payment processors and donation platforms.

• Website hosting, email, analytics, database, or technology service providers.

• Event, program, scholarship, or grant administration partners.

• Professional advisors, such as accountants, auditors, or legal counsel.

• Government, tax, or regulatory authorities when required by law.

• Schools, districts, or community partners when necessary for a foundation program and appropriate under the circumstances.

We do not sell personal information.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for general audiences and is not designed to collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate consent.

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without required parental or guardian consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

Parents or guardians who believe a child has provided personal information may contact us at admin@jacksonedufoundation.com

8. Student Information

Because our mission may involve students, schools, educators, scholarships, grants, or educational programs, we take student-related information seriously. We collect and use student information only for foundation-related purposes, such as program participation, scholarship review, award administration, event coordination, or impact reporting.

We do not sell student information. We limit access to student-related information to people or service providers who need it for foundation purposes.

9. Photos, Videos, and Media

We may take or receive photos, videos, testimonials, or stories from foundation events, programs, grant activities, or community initiatives. These may be used for newsletters, social media, website content, reports, donor communications, or promotional materials.

When required or appropriate, we will seek permission before using identifiable images or stories, especially involving students or minors.

To request removal of a photo, video, or story from our website or communications, contact us at admin@jacksonedufoundation.com

10. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no website, online service, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Please do not submit sensitive personal information through our website unless it is specifically requested and necessary.

11. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal and accounting obligations, resolve disputes, maintain records, and support foundation operations.

12. Your Choices

You may contact us to:

• Request access to personal information we maintain about you.

• Ask us to correct or update your information.

• Request deletion of information, subject to legal or operational requirements.

• Unsubscribe from communications.

• Request anonymous donor recognition.

• Ask questions about this Privacy Policy.

Contact us at:

Jackson Education Foundation
Email: admin@jacksonedufoundation.com
Phone: 703.628.1927
Mailing Address:23410 Four Chimneys Ln. Middleburg, VA 20117

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party websites, donation platforms, social media pages, school district websites, sponsor websites, or partner resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Jackson Education Foundation
Email: admin@jacksonedufoundation.com
Phone: 703.628.1927
Mailing Address: 23410 Four Chimneys Ln.  Middleburg, VA 20117