PRIVACY POLICY

1. Who We Are

F7 Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN: 42-1937884) committed to gang prevention, youth mentorship, and community outreach. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website or make a donation.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and email address when you submit a contact or volunteer inquiry
• Name, email address, and donation amount when you make a donation
• Payment information processed securely through Stripe (we do not store card details)
• Name and email address if you sign up for our newsletter

We also collect basic usage data automatically (such as browser type and pages visited) through standard web analytics. This data is aggregated and not tied to any individual.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process donations and provide receipts for tax purposes
• Respond to inquiries and volunteer applications
• Send newsletter updates to subscribers who have opted in
• Improve our website and understand how visitors engage with our content
• Comply with legal obligations, including IRS reporting requirements for nonprofits

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Third-Party Services

We use Stripe to process donations. When you make a donation, your payment information is submitted directly to Stripe and governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy. We receive a record of the transaction (name, email, amount) but never handle or store your card details.

5. Data Retention

Donation records are retained as required by IRS regulations governing tax-exempt organizations. Contact and newsletter records are retained until you request removal. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

6. Your Choices

You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email we send. To request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal data we hold about you, please contact us directly.

7. Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. All payment processing is handled by Stripe, which maintains PCI-DSS compliance. Our site is served over HTTPS.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page reflects when it was last revised. Continued use of our site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please reach out via our contact page.