PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: November 18, 2025
The Levester Boleware Palmer Because She Cares Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information obtained through our website, online forms, and donation platforms (collectively, the “Services”).
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Information: Name, address, email, phone number, and other contact details.
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Application Information: Details you provide in scholarship, grant, or hardship applications such as educational background, personal statements, financial information, or references.
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Donation Information: Information needed to process your donation (amount, date, payment method). Payment data is collected by secure third-party processors such as Wix Payments or PayPal; we do not store full credit-card information.
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Automatically Collected Data: We may collect limited technical data such as IP address, browser type, device ID, pages visited, and approximate location through analytics or cookies.
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Communications: Any information you share when contacting us by email, form, or social media.
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age.
How We Use Information
We use the information collected to:
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Review and process scholarship or hardship applications;
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Communicate with applicants, donors, and community partners;
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Process and acknowledge donations;
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Send newsletters, event updates, or program information (you may opt out anytime);
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Manage records and comply with legal or reporting obligations; and
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Improve our website, outreach, and donor experience.
We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Consent
By using our website or submitting personal information through an application or donation form, you consent to our collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Sharing and Disclosure
We may share limited personal information only when necessary to:
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Service Providers: Work with trusted vendors who assist with website hosting, application management, email communication, or payment processing. These providers must keep information confidential and use it solely for services on our behalf.
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Legal Requirements: Comply with lawful requests, court orders, or applicable regulations; or protect our rights, safety, or property and that of others.
We do not share your personal data with advertisers or for commercial sale.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies or analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site. Cookies collect non-personal information like browser type and pages visited. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not function properly.
Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including encrypted connections (SSL/TLS) and secure data storage. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, or maintain historical and research records related to our mission. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or de-identified.
Your Rights and Choices
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Access or Correction: You may request to review, correct, or delete your personal information by contacting us.
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Email Preferences: To stop receiving newsletters or updates, click “unsubscribe” in our emails or email us directly.
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Cookies: You can manage or disable cookies through your browser.
Links to Other Sites
Our website may link to external sites or social-media platforms we do not control. We are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their policies.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect operational or legal changes. The revised version will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
The Levester Boleware Palmer Because She Cares Foundation
9898 Bissonnet St., Suite 592
Houston, Texas 77036