Our Commitment to Privacy
At Sherfick Foundation, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information when you visit our website, make a donation, attend an event, subscribe to updates, or otherwise interact with us.
Our goal is simple: We use your information to support our mission, communicate with you about our work, and improve your experience with us. We do not sell your personal information.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
You may choose to provide information when you:
- Make a donation
- Contact us through our website
- Register for an event
- Subscribe to emails or newsletters
- Request information about our programs or activities
Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Donation information
- Event registration details
- Communication preferences
- Any information you voluntarily provide to us
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages viewed
- Time and date of visits
- Referral sources
- Website activity and usage information
This information helps us understand how our website is being used so we can improve it.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Process donations
- Send donation receipts and acknowledgments
- Communicate about Foundation programs, grants, events, and activities
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve our website and services
- Maintain donor and supporter records
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Protect the security of our website and organization
Email, Mail, and Text Communications
If you provide your contact information, we may communicate with you regarding:
- Foundation news and updates
- Events and community activities
- Donation acknowledgments and tax receipts
- Volunteer opportunities
- Fundraising campaigns
- Matters related to our mission and charitable activities
Email Communications
By providing your email address, you consent to receive communications from Sherfick Foundation. You can unsubscribe from marketing or informational emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Text Messages (SMS)
If you provide your mobile phone number and consent to receive text messages, we may send:
- Event reminders
- Foundation updates
- Donation campaign information
- Other mission-related communications
Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP or by contacting us directly.
Direct Mail
If you provide a mailing address, we may send information about Foundation activities, events, impact reports, fundraising campaigns, or other charitable initiatives. You may request to stop receiving postal mail at any time by contacting us.
Donor Privacy
Sherfick Foundation values the trust of our donors. We do not sell, rent, trade, or share donor information with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Donor information is used solely to:
- Process and acknowledge contributions
- Meet legal and tax obligations
- Maintain donor records
- Communicate about Foundation activities and impact
Anonymous donations will be respected whenever legally permissible and requested.
Online Donations
Donations made through our website may be processed through trusted third-party payment providers. Payment processors collect and handle payment information according to their own privacy and security policies. Sherfick Foundation does not store complete credit card numbers or payment credentials on our systems.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website performance
- Understand visitor activity
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze website traffic
Cookies help us improve the website experience for visitors. You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies; however, some features of the website may not function properly.
Sharing Information
We may share information only when necessary:
- With service providers that help us operate our website or process donations
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect the rights, safety, and security of the Foundation and others
- As otherwise permitted or required by law
We do not sell personal information.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we work to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that such information has been provided, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Sherfick Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date shown at the top of this page. Continued use of our website after changes are posted indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Sherfick Foundation
Email: info@sherfickfoundation.com
Effective Date: July 1, 2026