Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Contact Information

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address
   

Donation Information

• Donation amount

• Donation history

• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment providers

  • ​Note: TCCF does not store credit card numbers or banking information.
     

Assistance Applications*

• Student and parent/guardian information

• School information

• Documentation supporting the request

• ​Other information necessary to evaluate eligibility
  
  *We are committed to protecting student privacy. Any personally identifiable student information collected through applications or program participation is kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of administering assistance and supporting student success.

Volunteer and Partnership Information

• Contact information

• Professional affiliations

• Areas of interest

• Volunteer availability

​Website Usage Information

• Our website may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Date and time of visits

• Referral sources
   

​This information helps us improve our website and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use information collected to: 
 

• Process donations

• Respond to inquiries

• Review assistance applications

• Communicate with donors, applicants, volunteers, and partners

• Send newsletters and organizational updates (with your consent)

• Improve our programs and website

• Meet legal and regulatory requirements

• Maintain organizational records

How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
 
These measures may include:

• Secure website hosting

• SSL encryption

• Restricted access to sensitive information

• Secure third-party payment processing

Password-protected systems

Sharing of Information
 
The Community Classroom Foundation does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
 
We may share information only when necessary:
 
Service Providers
With trusted third-party providers who assist with:

• Donation processing

• Email communications

• Website hosting

• Data management
   

Legal Requirements
When required by law, court order, or governmental request.
 
Program Administration
When necessary to verify eligibility for assistance or coordinate services.

Donor Privacy
 
We respect the privacy of our donors.
 
Unless permission is granted:

• Donor names will not be publicly shared.

• Donation amounts will remain confidential.

• We will not sell or distribute donor information.
   

Donors may choose to be recognized publicly for contributions.

Student and Family Information
 
Information submitted through assistance applications is treated with care and confidentiality.
 
Application information is only accessed by authorized individuals involved in reviewing and administering assistance programs.
 
Student success stories, testimonials, or photographs will only be published with appropriate consent from the student, parent, or guardian.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
 
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website performance

• Understand visitor behavior

• Enhance user experience

• Support analytics reporting
   

Visitors may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.

Email Communications
 
If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email address, we may send:

• Organizational updates

• Event announcements

• Fundraising appeals

• Program information
   

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in our emails.

Third-Party Links
 
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including donation platforms and social media sites.
 
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of those sites.

Your Rights 
 
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Access personal information we hold about you

• Request corrections to inaccurate information

• Request deletion of personal information where appropriate

• Withdraw consent to receive communications
   

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
 
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect organizational, legal, or operational changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at communityclassroomfoundation@gmail.com.