Effective: November 2025
SI20 Foundation (“SI20 Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit https://si20foundation.com (the “Site”), interact with us, or participate in our programs and events.
By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Contact information (such as your name, email address, phone number).
- Donation-related information (such as donation amount, preferences, and communication choices).
- Information you provide when you sign up for newsletters, events, or submit forms through the Site.
- Any other information you choose to share when contacting us.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and general location (city/region).
- Browser type, device type, operating system.
- Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on the Site.
- Referring URL or the website that referred you to our Site.
This information may be collected through cookies, pixels, and similar technologies.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive limited information from:
- Donation platforms or fiscal sponsors.
- Email, marketing, and analytics service providers.
- Social media platforms if you interact with our accounts or content.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for purposes including:
- Operating, maintaining, and improving the Site.
- Communicating with you about news, updates, events, and opportunities to support SI20 Foundation.
- Processing and acknowledging donations.
- Responding to your questions, requests, or inquiries.
- Managing our programs, partnerships, and events.
- Analyzing how the Site is used to better understand our audience and improve our content.
- Protecting the security and integrity of our systems and preventing fraudulent or harmful activity.
- Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our policies.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and improve your user experience.
- Understand how visitors use the Site.
- Measure the effectiveness of our communications and campaigns.
You can usually configure your browser to block or delete cookies. If you do so, some features of the Site may not function properly.
4. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information in the following limited situations:
- Service Providers: With trusted vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, analytics, email distribution, donation processing), bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.
- Partners and Fiscal Sponsors: To administer donations, programs, or events related to SI20 Foundation.
- Legal and Safety: When required by law, regulation, court order, or to protect our rights, safety, or property, or that of others.
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information for a particular purpose.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy,
- Comply with legal, tax, and reporting obligations, and
- Maintain appropriate records of our programs and donor relationships.
When information is no longer needed, we will delete, anonymize, or otherwise securely dispose of it.
6. Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site and programs are intended to support youth, but our online services are directed to adults, such as parents, guardians, educators, donors, and partners.
We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under the age of 13 without appropriate consent. If you believe we have collected such information without consent, please contact us at johnswidzinski@gmail.com, and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
8. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or social media platforms that are not operated or controlled by SI20 Foundation. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Your Choices
You have certain choices regarding how we use your information:
- Email Communications: You can opt out of receiving non-essential emails (such as newsletters or updates) by following the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us at johnswidzinski@gmail.com.
- Cookies: You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
- Access and Updates: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information we hold about you, subject to applicable laws.
10. International Visitors
If you access the Site from outside the country where our servers are located, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a different country, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, operations, or applicable laws. When we make material changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes become effective signifies your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: johnswidzinski@gmail.com
We will do our best to respond in a timely and appropriate manner.