Donor Privacy Policy
Our Commitment to Privacy
The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County (Community Foundation) respects the privacy of our donors and is committed to protecting it. We will never sell your data to any third party organization or other entity.
Information We Collect
When you make a donation to the Community Foundation, we will collect personal information that is voluntarily provided, including:
- Name, address, telephone number, and email address.
- Credit card or banking information for processing donations. We do not store your credit card or banking details.
- Special notes you may choose to include about your contribution.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process donations and issue tax receipts.
- Acknowledge donors in where appropriate, unless anonymity is requested.
- Send newsletters, updates, and fundraising appeals.
- Comply with legal requirements.
When We Might Share Your Information
If you make a gift to a specific organization’s endowment fund, we will share your name only with the associated organization. If you make the same gift anonymously, we will not share any of your personal information with the associated organization.
Data Security
We employ industry-standard security measures, such as encryption and secure, limited-access databases, to protect your information both online and offline. Your personal information and details about your gift are never stored on the backend of our website.
Opt-Out and Anonymity
If you wish to opt-out of communications, please contact us at (574) 232-0041 or email info@cfsjc.org to have your name removed from our mailing list. Keep in mind, for tax and legal purposes, we may be required to retain some of your information.
Contact Us
For any questions regarding our donor privacy policy, or to update your information, please contact us:
(574) 232-0041
info@cfsjc.org