Privacy Policy
Who We Are
EduEquity Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Pittsburg, California. We operate this website to advance our mission of educational equity for children. Questions about this Privacy Policy can be directed to pakurigo@gmail.com.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including when you make a donation, submit a contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or apply to volunteer. This information may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information.
We also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This information is collected through standard web analytics tools and cookies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to process donations and send receipts, respond to inquiries, send program updates and newsletters if you have opted in, improve our website and services, and comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for advertising purposes unrelated to EduEquity Inc.
Donation Processing
All financial transactions on this website are processed through encrypted, PCI-compliant payment processors. EduEquity Inc. does not store your full credit card or bank account numbers on our servers. Payment data is handled directly by our payment processing partner in compliance with applicable security standards.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to collect analytics data about how visitors use the site. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or to notify you when cookies are being sent. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for analytics, email communication, and donation processing. These service providers have access to your information only as needed to perform their functions and are not permitted to use it for other purposes.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, to request correction of inaccurate information, and to request deletion of your information subject to any legal obligations we have to retain it. To exercise these rights, contact us at pakurigo@gmail.com.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.