Privacy Policy
Introduction
At the Sam Gilliam Foundation (“we” or “us”), your privacy is important to us, and we provide this notice explaining our information practices and the choices you can make about the collection and use of personal information by the Sam Gilliam Foundation. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.samgilliamfoundation.org and our affiliate websites, subdomains, mobile versions, any associated applications and services (“the Website”). By using our site, you agree to the terms and conditions set forth in this Policy. If you do not agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use this website. If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy, please contact us at [info@samgilliamfoundation.org].
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information about you in the following ways:
—Personal Information: When you interact with us through our website (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter, registering for events, or submitting forms), we collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other information you provide voluntarily.
—Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed. This helps us improve the website’s functionality and user experience.
—Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze trends, and gather demographic information. Cookies help us remember your preferences and improve our services.
—Supplementary Information: We may supplement the information we collect from you with outside records, such as data from third-party sources, to improve our outreach and offer tailored content, products, or services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We also may use your personal information to contact you regarding your use of our Website or changes to our Privacy Notice, Terms and Conditions, or other policies or terms that affect you and your use of our Website.
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
—To provide, maintain, and improve the content and functionality of our website.
—To respond to your inquiries, requests, or feedback.
—To send you updates, newsletters, event invitations, and other communications (with your consent).
—To process payments made through our website.
—To conduct research, analyze trends, and assess the impact of our programs.
—To ensure compliance with legal obligations.
3. Sharing of Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
—Subsidiaries, Affiliates and Program Partners: We may transfer personal information to any subsidiaries, corporate affiliates and program partners.
—Website Consultants and Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party consultants, vendors, and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, email communications, and event management. These vendors are required to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we authorize.
—Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required by law, regulation, or legal process. This includes complying with lawful requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
—Reorganization or sale: In the event that we merge with or become a part of another organization, or in the event that we are sold, we sell all or substantially all of our assets, or we are otherwise reorganized, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring or reorganized entity as part of that transaction.
—Third-Party Links and Sponsored Content: Our website may contain links to third-party websites or sponsored content. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.
Your Choices
As noted above, we may use the personal information we collect from you online to provide you with and information or services that may be of interest to you. If you would like to opt out of future materials about programs and services we offer, you may indicate this preference by following the unsubscribe instructions at the end of such e-mail communications.
4. Your Rights Under GDPR (for EU Users)
If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights regarding your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
—Right to Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
—Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
—Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data.
—Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your data under certain conditions.
—Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your personal data to another organization.
—Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
—To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email address].
5. Your Rights Under CCPA (for California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
—Right to Know: You can request access to the personal information we have collected about you.
—Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete the personal information we have collected about you.
—Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale of your personal data (if applicable).
—Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your rights under the CCPA.
—To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email address]. We may require additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.
6. Cookies Management
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your user experience and analyze site usage. You have the option to control cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features or content on the site.
If you would like to manage or disable cookies, you can do so through your browser settings.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data 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. Once your data is no longer necessary for these purposes, we will delete it or anonymize it, in accordance with applicable laws.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible.
10. Third-Party Links and Sponsored Content
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as partner organizations or sponsors. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when you visit them.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your rights, please contact us at: [info@samgilliamfoundation.org]
Last Updated Date: March 2025