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PRIVACY POLICY.

Effective Date: 10/1/25

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The Haldane School Foundation (“HSF,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our community, donors, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and how we safeguard it.

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information in the following ways:

  • Directly from you: When you sign up for newsletters, donate, volunteer, register for events, or contact us.

  • Automatically: Through cookies or analytics tools when you visit our website.

Examples of information we may collect:

  • Name, email address, mailing address, phone number

  • Donation information (via secure third-party platforms)

  • Event registration data

  • IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and usage data

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Communicate with you (e.g., newsletters, donation acknowledgments, event updates)

  • Process donations and event registrations

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Improve our website and outreach strategies

  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

 

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share it only in limited ways:

  • With service providers who support our operations (e.g., payment processors, email platforms)

  • When required by law (e.g., for audits or compliance)

 

4. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and third-party services like Google Analytics to understand website traffic and improve user experience. These tools collect non-personally identifiable data.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features of the site may not function properly.

 

5. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or updates, you can opt out at any time using the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any HSF email.

 

6. Security

We implement reasonable security practices to protect your information. Donation processing is handled through secure third-party platforms that use encryption and comply with PCI-DSS standards.

 

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Please review their policies separately.

 

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors without parental consent.

 

9. Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access the personal information we have about you

  • Correct or delete your information

  • Opt out of communications

To do so, email us at: info@haldaneschoolfoundation.org

 

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

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Contact Us

For questions about this policy or how your data is used, contact:

 

Haldane School Foundation
PO Box 364
Cold Spring, NY 10516
Email: info@haldaneschoolfoundation.org

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