Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1/20/25
The Elsa Wurster Memorial Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our foundation.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information:
  Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other information you provide voluntarily when submitting a contact form, applying for a scholarship, or making a donation.

• Donation Information:
  If you make a donation, we collect payment information through a secure third-party payment processor. We do not store full credit card details.

• Application Data:
  Scholarship applicants may provide demographic, educational, or financial information as part of their submission.

• Usage Data:
  We may collect data about how visitors interact with our website through cookies, IP addresses, browser type, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

• Communicate with you about our mission, events, or updates

• Process scholarship applications

• Accept and acknowledge donations

• Improve our website and outreach efforts

• Comply with legal or financial obligations

3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, process donations, or manage scholarships — only to the extent necessary for those services. All vendors are required to uphold similar confidentiality and security standards.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information. While no system is completely secure, we strive to use industry best practices to protect your data.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You may contact us at any time to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Correct or delete your data

• Opt out of non-essential communications

Please email us at [yourfoundation@email.org] with any requests or questions.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
7. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our website may contain links to other websites (e.g., scholarship partners or donation platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites.
8. Children's Privacy
Our site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with the updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us