Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 1, 2026

The Altenbernd Foundation respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, subscribe to communications, make a donation, register for a program or event, apply for an opportunity, contact us, or otherwise interact with the Foundation.

By using this website or submitting information through it, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We May Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
Name
Email address
Mailing address
Telephone number
Organization or professional affiliation
Donation and transaction information
Event registration information
Newsletter preferences
Résumés and application materials
Volunteer, partnership, or sponsorship inquiries
Messages submitted through website forms or email
Any other information you choose to provide

Donation Information

Online donations may be processed through Zeffy and its payment-processing partners. The Altenbernd Foundation does not receive or store complete payment card information. Information submitted during the donation process is handled in accordance with the applicable third-party provider's privacy and security practices.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, Squarespace, our website platform, and Google Analytics may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Referring website
Pages viewed
Date and time of your visit
General geographic location
Website interactions
Cookie and analytics information

This information is used to maintain website functionality, improve performance, understand visitor engagement, and enhance the overall user experience.

How We Use Information

We may use information to:
Process donations
Issue donation receipts
Respond to inquiries
Administer events and educational programs
Review volunteer and employment applications
Send newsletters and Foundation updates
Improve our website and educational resources
Analyze website performance
Maintain organizational records
Meet legal, accounting, and regulatory obligations
Protect against fraud or misuse

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or otherwise request updates from the Foundation, we may send you communications about our programs, events, educational resources, fundraising initiatives, and organizational news.

Our email communications are managed through Squarespace Email Campaigns. When you interact with our emails, Squarespace may collect information such as email delivery status, open rates, click activity, and similar engagement metrics. We use this information to better understand how our communications are performing and to improve future content.

You may unsubscribe at any time by selecting the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting caroline@altenberndfoundation.org.

We may continue sending administrative communications such as donation receipts, volunteer correspondence, or responses to inquiries even if you unsubscribe from promotional emails.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, and performance.

We use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects aggregated information such as browser type, device information, approximate location, pages visited, time spent on the website, referring websites, and interactions with website content. This information helps us improve our educational resources, programs, and website experience.

Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which also uses cookies and similar technologies necessary for website operation, security, and certain integrated services, including Squarespace Email Campaigns.

You may manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

How We Share Information

The Altenbernd Foundation does not sell or rent personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers that assist in operating the Foundation, including:
Squarespace for website hosting and email communications
Google Analytics for website analytics
Zeffy for online fundraising and donation processing
Professional advisors, technology providers, and other vendors supporting Foundation operations

We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect the Foundation or others, or with your consent.

Donor Privacy

We respect the privacy of our donors.

The Altenbernd Foundation does not sell, rent, or exchange donor information. Donor information may be shared only with trusted service providers when necessary to process donations, issue receipts, maintain financial records, conduct audits, or satisfy legal and regulatory obligations.

Donors may request that gifts be acknowledged anonymously whenever possible.

Employment and Volunteer Applications

When you apply for an opportunity with the Foundation, we may collect information including your résumé, qualifications, portfolio, references, and other information you choose to provide.

Application materials may be retained for consideration for future opportunities unless you request otherwise.

Submitting an application does not guarantee an interview or appointment.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including maintaining accurate financial and donor records, complying with legal and tax obligations, and supporting the Foundation's ongoing programs. Application materials submitted for employment or volunteer opportunities may be retained for consideration for future opportunities unless you request otherwise.

External Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including Bookshop.org, Amazon, Orange County Library System, social media platforms, publishers, museums, and other educational resources.

These websites operate independently of the Altenbernd Foundation and maintain their own privacy policies. We encourage visitors to review those policies before submitting personal information.

Affiliate Links

Certain pages of this website may include affiliate links. If you purchase an item through an eligible affiliate link, the Altenbernd Foundation may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate platforms may use cookies or similar technologies to attribute purchases.

Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed specifically to children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate consent.

Data Security and Breach Notification

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information in accordance with applicable state law, including the Florida Information Protection Act and the New York SHIELD Act. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. In the event of a breach of security affecting personal information, we will notify affected individuals and applicable regulatory authorities as required by law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically as our programs, services, and legal obligations evolve.

Any updates will be reflected by revising the Effective Date at the top of this page.

Contact

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
Altenbernd Foundation
Email: caroline@altenberndfoundation.org
Subject Line: Privacy Request