Privacy Policy
Sunshine’s Open Door Foundation (SODF) is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, donors, scholarship applicants, and supporters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website or communicate with us.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Submit a contact form
- Apply for a scholarship
- Make a donation
- Sign up to volunteer or partner with us
- Submit any other form on the website
The types of personal information collected may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Donation amount and frequency
- Scholarship application details, including GPA, essays, and documentation
- Payment information (via our secure third-party payment processor)
- Any other information you voluntarily provide
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Process and acknowledge donations
- Send newsletters, updates, and event invitations
- Evaluate and process scholarship applications
- Track and improve the effectiveness of our programs
- Scholarship application details, including GPA, essays, and documentation
- Fulfill legal and regulatory obligations
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. All financial transactions are processed through secure, PCI-compliant third-party payment providers. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
4. Email Communications and Opt-Out
If you provide your email address, you may receive periodic updates from us about our work, upcoming events, or opportunities to get involved. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us at info@sodfoundation.org.
5. Sharing of Information
Sunshine’s Open Door Foundation does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share limited information with trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms) who assist us in operating our website and conducting foundation activities, but only to the extent necessary for those services.
We may also disclose information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights and property.
6. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve your browsing experience and track visitor behavior. This information helps us understand how users engage with our content and improve the website. You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.
7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we may have collected information from a child, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete it.
8. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., Amazon, event partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before submitting any information.
9. Your Rights and Choices
- Access and review the information we hold about you
- Request corrections or updates to your information
- Withdraw your consent or request that your information be deleted (where applicable)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@sodfoundation.org.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:
Sunshine’s Open Door Foundation
P.O. Box 181383
Arlington, TX 76096
Email: info@sodfoundation.org
Phone: 1-888-706-0433
