Effective Date: June 8, 2026
Echelon Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our website visitors, donors, volunteers, program participants, and supporters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Voluntarily Provided Information:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Donation information
- Volunteer registration information
- Program application information
- Survey responses
- Any information submitted through contact forms
Automatically Collected Information:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Website usage data
- Cookies and analytics information
How We Use Your Information
- Process donations and issue receipts
- Communicate with you about our programs and services
- Register participants for events, workshops, and programs
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Send newsletters and updates
- Improve our website and user experience
- Conduct research and evaluate program effectiveness
- Comply with legal obligations
Policies & Practices
Donation Information When you make a donation through our website, your payment information is processed securely through a third-party payment processor. Echelon Foundation does not store complete credit card information on our servers.
Sharing of Information We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in processing donations, managing email communications, hosting our website, conducting analytics, and providing program support. These providers are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information. We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect our legal rights.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, analyze website traffic, understand visitor behavior, and enhance user experience. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.
Email Communications If you subscribe to our mailing list or provide your email address, we may send you updates about our programs, events, fundraising campaigns, and community initiatives. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in our emails.
Data Security We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
Third-Party Links Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Children’s Privacy Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.
Your Rights Depending on your location, you may have the right to access your personal information, request corrections to your information, request deletion of your information, or opt out of certain communications. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any 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 our privacy practices, please contact:
- Email: hello@echelon-foundation.org
- Website: https://echelon-foundation.org/