Effective Date: June 05, 2025

The Poston Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, and visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, submit forms, or make donations.

If you have any questions, you may contact us at:
Email: carolinacares@thepostonfoundation.org 
Phone: 803-365-3054 
Address: 1320 Main Street, Suite 316, Columbia, SC 29201 
 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number) from volunteer and contact forms.
- Donation information, including billing details, via secure third-party platforms.
- Non-personal data (browser type, IP address) through analytics tools.

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
 

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries and communicate with volunteers or supporters.
- Process donations.
- Improve our website performance and user experience.
 

3. Donation and Payment Processing

All donation transactions are securely processed by third-party services including PayPal, Stripe, Square, Donorbox, and Every.org. We do not store full payment information on our servers.
 

4. Analytics and Tracking

We use Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel to understand website traffic and improve our services. These tools may use cookies or similar technologies. No ad tracking is used.
 

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except with trusted providers necessary for site functionality or donation processing.
 

6. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure.
 

7. Your Choices

You may contact us to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You can opt out of analytics tracking via your browser settings.
 

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
 

By using our site, you consent to this Privacy Policy.