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Thank you for choosing to be part of our community at Peacemakers Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit foundation operating under the name Peacemakers Scholarship Foundation (“Peacemakers Scholarship Foundation“, “we“, “us” or “our“). When you visit our website www.peacemakersscholarship.org, and use our services, you trust us with your personal information.  We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about our policy, or our practices with regards to your personal information, please contact us at: info@peacemakersscholarship.org.

 

At Peacemakers Scholarship Foundation, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users and their children. 

 

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information in accordance with Texas law, United States of America. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If there are any terms in this Privacy Policy that you do not agree with, please discontinue use of our website and our services.

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1. Information Collection:
We may collect personal information from users, including parents or guardians, when they register and fill out our applications on our website, subscribe to our services, or interact with our features. The types of personal information we collect may include names, email addresses, and in the case of children, age and gender, but we will never knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13.

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2. Use and Storage of Personal Information:
We use the collected personal information for the following purposes:
- To review qualifications of the scholarship application
- To communicate with users about their applications, transactions, and updates
- To respond to inquiries, comments, or concerns
- To send promotional materials or relevant information to parents and/or guardians (with parental consent for children)
- To comply with legal requirements and protect our rights and users' safety 

 

We will keep your personal information for as long as needed for the purposes mentioned in this privacy policy, unless the law requires or permits us to retain it for a longer period (e.g., for tax, accounting, or legal requirements). 

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3. Sharing of Personal Information:
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to third parties without user consent. However, we may share personal information under specific circumstances, such as with service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to users.

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4. Protecting Children's Privacy:
We are committed to complying with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and Texas law regarding the collection of personal information from children. We require parental consent before collecting any personal information from children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from or market to children under the age of 13. By using our Services, you represent that you are at least 16 years of age or that you are the parent or guardian of such a minor and consent to such minor dependent’s use of the Services. If we learn that personal information from users less than 13 years of age has been collected, we will take reasonable measures to promptly delete such data from our records. If you become aware of any data we have collected from children under age 13, please contact us at: info@peacemakersscholarship.org

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5. Data Security:
Donor information is stored on a secure cloud server and we limit staff and volunteer access to that information. We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event that we are required by law to inform you of a breach to your personal information we may notify you electronically, in writing, or by telephone, if permitted to do so by law.

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6. Your Rights:
Users have the right to access, correct, or delete their personal information. Parents or guardians have the right to review their child's information, request its deletion, and prevent further collection. To exercise these rights, please contact us at: info@peacemakersscholarship.org.

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7. Updates to the Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the revised date will be indicated at the top. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Revised” date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. If we make material changes to this privacy policy, we may notify you either by prominently posting a notice of such changes or by directly sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this privacy policy frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information. If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or the way we handle personal information, please contact us at: info@peacemakersscholarship.org

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8. Cookies:
A cookie is a small file that seeks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. By agreeing, the file is added, and the cookie helps analyze web traffic or notifies you when visiting a specific site. Cookies enable web applications to respond to you as an individual, tailoring their operations to your preferences. At Peacemakers Scholarship Foundation, we use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used, analyzing webpage traffic to improve our website and cater to our applicant's needs. This information is solely used for statistical analysis purposes. Rest assured, cookies do not grant us access to your computer or any personal information, other than the data you choose to share. You have the option to accept or decline cookies, as most web browsers automatically accept them. However, modifying your browser settings to decline cookies may limit your full advantage of our website.

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9. Do-Not-Track Features:

Many web browsers and some mobile operating systems and apps have a Do-Not-Track ("DNT") feature that you can turn on. It's a way to let websites know that you don't want them to monitor or collect data about your online browsing activities. Right now, there's no agreed-upon standard for how websites should handle this request. So, we don't currently respond to DNT signals or any other automatic method that indicates you don't want to be tracked online. If a standard for online tracking we must follow is established in the future, we'll let you know about it in an updated version of this privacy policy.

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9. External Links:
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. Please note that once you use these links to leave our site, we no longer have control over the other website's protection and privacy of your information. Such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. We recommend reviewing the applicable privacy statement of the linked website. 

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By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Thank you for entrusting Peacemakers Scholarship Foundation with your personal information and your children's privacy.

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