Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 11, 2026
Rising Ember Foundation respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we may collect, use, protect, and disclose information when you visit our website, make a donation, register for an event, volunteer, contact us, subscribe to communications, or otherwise interact with Rising Ember Foundation.
By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
• Name and contact information, such as your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number
• Donation information, such as donation amount, payment information, and transaction details
• Event and volunteer information, such as registrations, participation details, preferences, and emergency contact information
• Communication information, such as email subscriptions, inquiries, messages, and communication preferences
• Technical information, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and general website usage data
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
• Process donations and provide donation receipts
• Manage event registrations and volunteer participation
• Respond to questions, requests, and other communications
• Send updates, newsletters, and information about programs, events, and opportunities
• Improve our website, programs, services, and community outreach
• Maintain appropriate records for administrative, legal, and security purposes
3. How We Share Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only when reasonably necessary to operate the Foundation, provide services, process donations, comply with legal obligations, or protect the rights and safety of Rising Ember Foundation and others.
4. Service Providers
We may use trusted third-party service providers to help us operate our website and organization, including website hosting, payment processing, email communications, event registration, and other administrative services. These providers may access personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
5. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand how visitors use our website, and enhance the user experience. We may also use website analytics tools that collect information such as browser type, device information, pages visited, and general usage patterns.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Choices and Rights
You may choose not to provide certain personal information, although doing so may limit your ability to participate in certain programs, events, or website features. You may also unsubscribe from promotional or informational emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in those communications or by contacting us directly.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website and programs are not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to websites operated by other organizations or third parties. Rising Ember Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, programs, services, or legal requirements. When changes are made, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how Rising Ember Foundation handles personal information, please contact us at:
Rising Ember Foundation
halee@risingemberfoundation.org
650-667-9004