Privacy Policy

Parris Island Heritage Foundation Privacy Policy

Last modified 02.13.2025

Introduction

The Parris Island Heritage Foundation ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (https://parrisislandfoundation.org/), interact with us, or utilize our services. By accessing our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

a. Information You Provide

Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you sign up for our newsletter, make a donation, or become a member.
Payment Information: Billing details when you make financial contributions or purchases (processed through secure third-party providers).
Messages:

Correspondence or inquiries you send to us.

b. Automatically Collected Information

Browsing Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, time visited, and pages viewed.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information to improve your website experience.

c. Third-Party Data

We may collect information from third-party platforms if you engage with us through social media or external fundraising tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To process memberships, donations, and purchases.
To send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials related to the Parris Island Heritage Foundation.
To respond to your questions and provide support.
To improve our website, content, and services.
To ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and will never sell or rent your personal data. We may share your information in the following limited instances:

Service Providers: With trusted third-party providers who assist with payment processing, email communications, or website functionality.
Legal Compliance: When required to comply with laws, regulations, or legal processes.
With Your Consent: When you specifically agree to share your data with partners or organizations.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption during data transmission and secure storage methods. While we strive to protect your information, no online system is 100% secure. We advise users to take precautions, like using strong passwords, when accessing our services.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help enhance your user experience on our website. We use cookies to:

Remember your preferences.
Analyze website traffic and performance.
Show relevant content based on your interests.

You can manage your cookie settings through your browser. Note that blocking cookies may affect some features of our website.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request details of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Update or correct inaccuracies in your information.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data unless we are required to retain it for legitimate legal purposes.
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails or restrict specific data processing activities.
Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal information in a standard format.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert Email]. We will respond in accordance with applicable laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

7. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we learn we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. Changes will be effective upon posting, and the "Effective Date" above will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.