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Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how I Am Stage 4 Foundation collects, uses, and protects your information.
Overview
I Am Stage 4 Foundation ("the Foundation") is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information you share with us through our website, donation forms, contact forms, email communications, and other interactions. This Privacy Policy describes what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
Information Collected Through Donation Forms
When you make a donation, we may collect your name, email address, billing address, and donation amount, along with information needed to process your payment securely. Payment information is handled by our trusted payment processor and is not stored on our servers. We use donation information to process and acknowledge your gift, issue donation receipts, and keep you informed about the impact of your support. You may opt out of further communications at any time.
Information Collected Through Contact Forms
When you reach out through our contact form, we collect the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and the message you send. We use this information to respond to your inquiry and provide the support or information you requested. We do not share your contact information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Website Analytics
We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website so we can improve the experience. These tools may collect anonymous usage data such as pages visited, time on site, and general location. This information is aggregated and does not identify you personally. We do not use analytics to track individual donors or contact-form submitters across the web.
Email Communications
If you provide your email address — through a donation, contact form, or newsletter signup — we may send you updates, stories, and information about the Foundation's programs. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time using the link in each email or by contacting us. We do not sell or rent your email address to third parties.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to process donations and issue receipts, respond to inquiries, deliver the programs and services you request, communicate with you about our mission and impact, comply with legal obligations, and improve our website and services. We limit access to personal information to authorized personnel who need it to carry out these purposes.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information we collect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Choices and Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you. You may also opt out of marketing communications at any time. To exercise any of these rights, or if you have questions about your information, please contact us through the information provided on our website. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Donation records are retained as required for nonprofit accounting and tax reporting.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "last updated" date at the bottom of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
I Am Stage 4 Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Last updated: August 2026