East Lyme Education Foundation

Privacy and Cookie Policy.

Effective Date: 12/2/24

Welcome to the East Lyme Education Foundation's website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information when you use our website:

Contact Information: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, and addresses.

Donation Information: Donation amounts and participation in events.

Credit card information is only collected by our payment processor, Stripe.  We do not have access to this information.  Their data is managed in accordance with their own privacy policy.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information directly from you when you:

Fill out forms on our website.

Subscribe to our mailing list.

Make a donation.

3. Use of Information

We use your information to:

• Communicate our activities and purpose.
• Process donations and facilitate payment.
• Provide updates and improve our messaging.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We share your information only as necessary with third-party service providers to facilitate payment processing.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. You can request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Unsubscribe from our mailing list.
• Request deletion of your personal information.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how our communications are performing.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. This includes using secure connections for data transmission and storing data in secure environments.

9. Compliance

We comply with applicable US privacy laws and regulations.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website.

11. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services such as Google Analytics and payment processors. These services may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

If you have any questions about this Privacy and Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

East Lyme Education Foundation

165 Boston Post Rd, PO Box 220

East Lyme, CT 06333

information@eastlymeeducation.org