Privacy Policy

1Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Provide to Us

• Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details
• Information submitted through forms, applications, surveys, program intake forms, educational tools, business assessments, or financial planning calculators
• Donation-related information, such as donation amount, confirmation details, and transaction records provided by payment processors

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address or general location derived from IP
• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages viewed, time on site, and referral or source information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2How We Use Information

We use information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
• Provide program updates, educational resources, and outreach communications
• Process and acknowledge donations
• Improve website performance, content, and user experience
• Maintain the safety and security of our website and systems
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and nonprofit reporting requirements

3How We Share Information

We may share information in limited circumstances, including:

• Service providers: Trusted vendors that help us operate our website, email communications, forms, donation processing, analytics, and related services
• Legal obligations: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect our rights, property, safety, or the safety of others
• Business transfers: If PBEF is involved in a merger, reorganization, or transfer of assets

4Donations and Payment Processing

Donations made through our website may be processed by third-party donation or payment platforms. We do not store full payment card details on our website.

Donation processors may collect and process information under their own privacy policies.

5Communications and Opting Out

If you sign up for emails or receive communications from us, you may opt out at any time by:

• Using the unsubscribe link in an email, when available
• Contacting us using the information in Section 11

We comply with applicable email communication laws, including the CAN-SPAM Act. Marketing communications include an option to unsubscribe or manage communication preferences.

6Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Remember preferences and improve site functionality
• Understand website traffic and usage trends
• Measure the performance of pages and content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

7Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

8Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including maintaining records required for nonprofit compliance, financial reporting, and donor documentation.

10Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

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