Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information that is necessary to fulfill our mission and process grant applications. This may include:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and date of birth.
• Demographic Information: Race, ethnicity, and gender identity, collected strictly to verify eligibility for our grant programs.
• Application Details: Personal stories, circumstances, and reasons for requesting rest and reprieve, as submitted through our application forms.
• Financial Information: Bank account details or mailing addresses provided by selected grantees solely for the purpose of disbursing grant funds.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• Processing Applications: To review, evaluate, and communicate regarding your grant application.
• Disbursing Funds: To deliver approved grant funds via ACH direct deposit or mailed check.
• Communication: To send application updates, grant agreements, and required follow-up surveys or check-ins.
• Compliance: To maintain necessary records for 501(c)(3) compliance and IRS reporting. Identifying information is kept strictly internal.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

• Internal Review Only: All applications are reviewed exclusively by our internal team. We do not use external or third-party review boards.
• Secure Storage: Applicant data is stored in secure, access-controlled systems and communications are handled through secure channels.
• No Selling of Data: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties under any circumstances.

4. Sharing and Disclosure

We will not share your personal information with external parties, with the following limited exceptions:

• Service Providers: We may share necessary information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website or disbursing funds, provided those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the AddiEun Foundation or others.
• With Your Explicit Consent: We will never use your information, story, or likeness for publicity or promotional purposes without your prior, explicit, written consent. You have complete control over whether your experience is shared publicly.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements associated with our 501(c)(3) status. Once your information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections to any inaccuracies. You may also request that we delete your information, subject to any legal retention obligations. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us.