Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Nash Group Community Foundation, Inc. ("TNGCF," "we," "us," or "our") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (tngcf.org), make a donation, participate in our programs, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our website or services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

3.1 Donation Processing & Stewardship

3.2 Program Administration

3.3 Communications

3.4 Operations & Compliance

4. Information Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted vendors who help us operate, including payment processors, email service providers, website hosting companies, and database management services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

4.2 Partner Organizations

With your consent, we may share information with partner organizations to coordinate services for program participants or to facilitate collaborative initiatives.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government regulation, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

4.4 Organizational Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or dissolution, your information may be transferred to a successor organization, subject to this Privacy Policy.

4.5 Aggregate & De-identified Data

We may share aggregate or de-identified data that cannot reasonably identify you for research, reporting, and analytical purposes.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us recognize your browser, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our site.

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

5.3 Managing Cookies

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can typically block or delete cookies, though this may affect website functionality. For more information, visit your browser's help documentation.

5.4 Do Not Track

Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals. However, you can manage tracking through your browser's cookie settings.

6. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We use the following categories of third-party services:

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information. We encourage you to review their policies before providing information directly to them.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specific retention periods include:

9. Your Rights & Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

9.1 Access & Correction

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct any inaccuracies.

9.2 Opt-Out of Communications

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email, contacting us directly, or updating your communication preferences. Note that you may still receive transactional communications (e.g., donation receipts, program updates) even after opting out of marketing emails.

9.3 Deletion Requests

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements. Certain information (such as donation records) must be retained for tax and compliance purposes.

9.4 Data Portability

Upon request, we will provide you with a copy of your personal information in a commonly used electronic format.

9.5 Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing conducted prior to withdrawal.

10. State-Specific Privacy Rights

10.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 14. We will verify your identity before processing your request.

10.2 Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah Residents

Residents of these states have similar rights under their respective privacy laws. Contact us to exercise your rights.

10.3 Missouri Residents

While Missouri does not currently have a comprehensive privacy law, we extend the same courtesy to Missouri residents and will honor reasonable requests regarding your personal information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

For program participants under 18, we obtain parental or guardian consent before collecting personal information and limit collection to what is necessary for program participation.

12. International Data Transfers

Our operations are based in the United States. If you are accessing our website or services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

By using our website or providing information to us, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and its processing there.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our practices.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about our data practices, please contact us:

Related Policies

Please also review our related policies: