Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

At Gee Foundation, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data. By using our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect: We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website or services:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you provide voluntarily through our contact form or scholarship application process.

SMS Data: If you opt in to receive SMS messages, we collect your phone number and message delivery data.

Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

2. How We Use Your Information: We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To send you SMS messages including scholarship application updates, program announcements, event reminders, and foundation communications, if you have opted in to receive them.
• To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form.
• To improve our services, website, and community programs.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

3. SMS Messaging: By checking the SMS consent box on our contact form at geefoundation.org/contact, you opt in to receive text messages from Gee Foundation. The following terms apply:

• Opt-In: SMS consent is obtained via an unchecked checkbox on our contact form. Submitting your phone number alone does not constitute opt-in.
• Message Frequency: Message frequency varies based on scholarship cycles, program updates, and foundation events.
• Message Content: Messages may include scholarship application status updates, deadline reminders, program announcements, and event notifications.
• Opt-Out: Reply STOP to any message to unsubscribe at any time. Opting out does not affect your scholarship application status.
• Support: Reply HELP to any message or contact us at info@geefoundation.org for assistance.
• Data Rates: Standard message and data rates may apply. Gee Foundation is not responsible for any charges incurred by your mobile carrier.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure: We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. SMS opt-in data and consent information will not be shared with any third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us in delivering SMS messages and operating our website, solely for that purpose.
• To comply with legal requirements, such as a subpoena or court order.
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Gee Foundation, our applicants, or others.

5. Data Security & Data Transfer: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

• Your data will not be transferred to external organizations.
• Data may be shared only when strictly necessary to provide the service or comply with applicable law.
• No transfer of consumer data will occur for marketing or other unrelated purposes.

6. Your Rights: You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can update or correct your information at any time by contacting us.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP or contacting us at info@geefoundation.org.

7. Changes to This Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us: If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Gee Foundation
PO Box 638
Barstow CA 92312-0638
760-256-8497
info@geefoundation.org

Consumers may contact the message sender using the contact information provided on this page.

9. Acknowledgment: By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.