This Privacy Policy describes how The Matriots Education Fund (the “Organization”) collects, uses, and discloses information about you when you access or use www.matriotsedfund.org (the “Website”).
1. Information We Collect
1.1. Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you provide to us, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide, such as demographic information or your personal interests.
1.2. Automatically Collected Information: When you access or use the Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical details.
1.3. Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with the Website, such as pages visited and time spent on each page. You can control cookies through your browser settings and other tools.
2. Use of Information
2.1. We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide and maintain the Website;
- Communicate with you about the Organization’s activities, events, and updates;
- Process donations and other transactions;
- Respond to your inquiries and requests;
- Personalize your experience on the Website;
- Analyze and improve the Website’s performance and functionality;
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements; and
- Protect the rights, property, and safety of the Organization and others.
3. Disclosure of Information
3.1. We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
- With service providers and vendors who assist us in operating the Website and providing services to you, including but not limited to payment (donation) processors and analytics providers;
- With third parties as required by law or to protect our legal rights;
- With your consent or at your direction; and
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or other corporate transaction involving the Organization.
These third parties are prohibited from using your information for their own purposes and are obligated to protect your information under confidentiality agreements.
4. Data Security
4.1. We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your information and prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
5. Your Choices
5.1. You may choose not to provide certain information to us, but this may limit your ability to access certain features of the Website or receive certain services.
5.2. You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the instructions provided in such communications or contacting us directly.
6. Children’s Privacy
6.1. The Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
7. Retention Period
- We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include the length of time we have an ongoing relationship with you and whether there is a legal obligation to which we are subject.
8. Changes to this Policy
8.1. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting a revised version on the Website. The revised version will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
9. Contact Us
8.1. If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at
The Matriots Education Fund
1391 W. 5th Ave. #155
Columbus, Ohio 43212
e-mail: info@matriotsohio.com
By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Website.