Effective Date: July 1, 2023

The Barclay R. Brown Foundation respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you choose to share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect through our website, how we use it and the choices you have. By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you voluntarily submit it through this website, including when you:

• Contact the foundation

• Subscribe to receive updates

• Make a donation

• Share a memory, story, photo or other submission

• Communicate with us by email or through a website form

The information we collect may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, donation information, message content and any materials you choose to submit.

We may also collect basic website usage information, such as pages visited, browser type, device information, referring website, general location data and other analytics information. This helps us understand how visitors use the website and how we can improve it.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and messages

• Process donations

• Send foundation updates, if you have chosen to receive them

• Review submitted memories, stories, photos or materials

• Improve the website and visitor experience

• Maintain records related to foundation communications, donations and submissions

• Protect the security and integrity of the website

• Comply with legal, financial or administrative obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

Donations and Payment Information

If you make a donation through this website, your payment information may be collected and processed by a third-party payment provider. The Barclay R. Brown Foundation does not directly store full credit card numbers or complete payment account details.

Payment processors may collect information necessary to complete your donation, prevent fraud, provide receipts and meet applicable legal or financial requirements. Their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies.

Memories, Stories, Photos and Submitted Materials

If you submit a memory, story, photo, note, article, presentation image or other material through the website, we may review and retain your submission as part of the foundation’s work to honor Barclay’s life and legacy.

Submitted materials may be considered for future use on the website, in foundation communications or as part of a broader archive. Not every submission will be published. If a submission is selected for public use, the foundation may contact you for clarification, permission or additional details.

Please do not submit private, sensitive or confidential information about yourself or others unless you are comfortable sharing it with the foundation.

Email Updates

If you subscribe to receive updates from the foundation, we may use your email address to send news about scholarships, programs, events, foundation activities and related updates.

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in an email or by contacting us directly.

Cookies and Website Analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, improve performance and understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies are small files placed on your device that help websites operate and collect information about visitor activity. Website analytics may help us understand which pages are visited, how visitors arrive at the site and how the site can be improved.

You may be able to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to operate the website, process donations, manage email communications, collect form submissions, analyze website traffic or support other foundation activities.

These service providers may have access to certain information only as needed to perform their services. Their use of information is governed by their own privacy practices and policies.

Links to Other Websites

This website may include links to third-party websites, including partner organizations, donation platforms or external resources. The Barclay R. Brown Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices, content or security of those websites.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and is not designed to knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including communication, recordkeeping, donation administration, archival review, legal compliance and foundation operations.

Your Choices

You may contact us to request that we update, correct or delete certain personal information you have shared with us, subject to any legal, financial, archival or administrative obligations that may require us to retain it.

You may also unsubscribe from email communications at any time.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information submitted through this website. However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

The Barclay R. Brown Foundation may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Barclay R. Brown Foundation
Info@BarclayRBrownFoundation.org