Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 21, 2025

Philomena Odion Foundation ("POF," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the "Site") or interact with us. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Register for an account or mailing list (name, email address, phone number).

• Make a donation (name, billing address, payment details).

• Contact us via forms or email (name, email address, message content).

b. Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect certain information about your computer or device, including:

• Usage Data: pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages.

• Device Data: IP address, browser type/version, operating system, screen resolution.

• Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to track activity and store preferences.

  
  

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our Site and services.

• Process donations, send confirmations, and issue tax receipts.

• Communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and send newsletters or updates (if you’ve opted in).

• Personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests.

• Monitor Site usage and detect technical issues or abuse.

• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

  
  

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use essential cookies to operate our Site and performance cookies to analyze traffic. You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

4. Sharing Your Information

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service providers who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., payment processors, email delivery services).

• Legal and regulatory authorities if required by law or to protect our rights.

• Affiliated organizations or partners, but only with your consent.

  
  

5. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. POF is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. When no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information.

• Correct or update inaccurate data.

• Delete your information (subject to legal obligations).

• Opt-out of marketing communications.

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

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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

Philomena Odion Foundation
Email: contact@philomenaodionfoundation.org
Phone: +1 (337) 414-9911

Thank you for trusting Philomena Odion Foundation with your information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy as we work together to serve communities in need.