Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Apex Education Foundation, Inc.

Effective Date: 11/1/2024

At Apex Education Foundation, Inc. ("we," "our," "us"), we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the personal information of our supporters, donors, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it is used, and the steps we take to safeguard your information.

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, and other details you provide when you interact with us (e.g., donations, event registrations, volunteer sign-ups).
• Financial Information: Credit card details and other financial information you provide when making donations or other payments to the organization.
• Website Usage Information: Information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies when you visit our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
• Event Participation and Volunteer Information: Details you provide when signing up for events or volunteering, such as preferences, dietary restrictions, and other personal details needed to participate.

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Process Donations: To process your financial contributions and send acknowledgments or receipts for tax purposes.
• To Communicate with You: To send newsletters, updates, and information about our programs, events, and initiatives.
• To Manage Events: To organize and manage events, including communicating with attendees, volunteers, and participants.
• To Improve Our Services: To understand how users interact with our website and improve the content and user experience.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and accounting requirements.

We implement a variety of physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption: Using encryption technology to protect sensitive financial information transmitted through our website.
• Access Control: Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
• Secure Storage: Storing personal information in secure systems with regular security updates.

Despite our efforts, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to safeguarding your information to the best of our ability.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist with our operations, such as payment processors, email marketing platforms, and website hosting providers. These providers are obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with legal requirements, such as responding to a subpoena, court order, or other legal processes.
• Business Transfers: In the event that we merge with, acquire, or are acquired by another organization, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any changes to the privacy policy as a result of such transactions.

Our website may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These technologies help us understand how visitors use our site, track their activities, and improve our online services. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some parts of the site may not function properly.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal or financial record-keeping obligations).
• Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.

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

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party websites, and we recommend you review the privacy policies of those sites before providing any personal information.

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe we may have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on our website and update the effective date above. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:

Apex Education Foundation, Inc.
1888 Main St C #126 Madison, MS 39110
Phone: (601) 351-9012
Email: info@apexeducationfoundation.org