1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information
This may include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Payment information
- Donation history
- Event attendance records
B. Non-Personal Information
Collected automatically via cookies and tracking tools:
- Browser type and version
- IP address
- Referring site
- Pages visited
- Date and time of access
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process donations and send receipts
- Communicate about events, news, and opportunities
- Provide tax documentation for donations
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Donor Privacy Commitment
We value your trust. MAF will not:
- Sell your donor informatio
- Share donor lists with other organizations
- Send donor mailings on behalf of other nonprofits
You may opt out of communications at any time.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
We process your information based on:
- Consent (e.g., newsletter subscriptions)
- Contractual necessity (e.g., processing donations)
- Legal obligations (e.g., tax reporting)
- Legitimate interest (e.g., improving donor experience)
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us analyze site traffic, remember user preferences, and improve usability.
You can manage cookies via your browser settings or decline non-essential cookies using the pop-up banner on our site.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data:
- For 7 years for donation and tax purposes
- For up to 2 years for site analytics
- As long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Correct inaccuracies
- Request deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request a copy of your data (data portability)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@artsmaf.org.
8. Security of Your Data
We use industry-standard measures to protect your data:
- SSL encryption
- Secure servers and payment processors
- Restricted access to donor records
- Regular staff privacy training
While we take strong precautions, no system is 100% secure. Use the internet and our services at your own risk.
9. Children’s Privacy
MAF does not knowingly collect personal information from children under age 13. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
10. Third-Party Services
We partner with trusted vendors for processing donations, email campaigns, and website analytics. These providers have access only to the data needed to perform their services and are contractually obligated to protect it.
11. International Transfers
If you are outside the United States, please note your data may be transferred to the U.S. By using our services, you consent to this transfer and the application of U.S. laws.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. When significant changes are made, we will notify subscribers via email and update the date at the top of this page.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or your data, please contact:
Marcus Anderson Foundation (MAF)
4711 Hope Valley Road
Suite 4F-210
Durham, NC 27707
📧 privacy@artsmaf.org
