The Heller Foundation (“the Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, contact us, make a donation, apply for a scholarship, purchase merchandise or otherwise interact with us, and how we use and protect that information. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
01Information We Collect
Information you provide to us
- Contact details such as your name, email address, phone number and mailing address when you fill out our contact form, subscribe to our newsletter or reach out to us.
- Donation and sponsorship information such as the amount, date and method of your contribution. Payments are handled by secure third-party payment processors; we do not store full card numbers.
- Scholarship and program information you choose to submit when applying for or inquiring about our scholarships and programs.
- Order information such as shipping details when you purchase merchandise.
- Messages and feedback you send to us.
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This is collected through cookies and similar technologies to help our website function and to understand how it is used.
02How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your questions, messages and requests.
- Process donations, sponsorships and merchandise orders, and send receipts or acknowledgments.
- Review scholarship applications and administer our programs.
- Send newsletters and updates about our mission, events and opportunities (you may unsubscribe at any time).
- Operate, maintain, secure and improve our website.
- Comply with legal, accounting and reporting obligations.
05Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
06Data Retention
We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, including to meet legal, accounting and reporting requirements. When information is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it securely.
07Your Rights & Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct or update inaccurate information.
- Ask us to delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
- Opt out of marketing emails by clicking “unsubscribe” in any newsletter or by contacting us.
To make a request, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable time.
08Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it. Scholarship applications from minors should be submitted with the involvement of a parent or guardian.
09Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites, including social media platforms and payment providers. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us through our Contact page or using the details below.