Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 15, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to South Seattle College Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information:** such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and any other information you provide through forms or donations.

  • Donation Information:** when you make a gift, we may collect payment-related details necessary to process your donation (such as billing information). Payment processing is handled securely by third-party providers.

  • Usage Data:** including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our website.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies:** we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and understand how visitors use our site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and acknowledge donations

  • Communicate with you about your contributions or inquiries

  • Provide updates, newsletters, or other communications (if you opt in)

  • Improve our website, services, and user experience

  • Maintain internal records and comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers (such as payment processors and analytics services) that help us operate our website

  • Service providers who assist with donor management or communications

  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights

5. Donor Anonymity

We respect the wishes of donors who prefer to remain anonymous. If you choose to make an anonymous donation, we will not publicly recognize your name in donor lists, publications, or on our website.

You may request anonymity at the time of your donation or by contacting us at any time. While we will honor your request for public anonymity, we may still retain your information internally for record-keeping, tax, and legal purposes.

6. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve performance. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your information

  • Opt out of receiving communications from us

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email below.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at: info@southseattlecollegefoundation.org.