Privacy Policy for Funding Futures

The following describes the Privacy Policy for Funding Futures. We are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring compliance with all applicable U.S. and North Carolina state laws.

Your Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and safeguarded. By using our website and services, you agree to the terms outlined here.

State Law Compliance

Funding Futures complies with all applicable privacy laws, including the

North Carolina Identity Theft Protection Act (NC General Statute § 75-65)

regarding data breach notification requirements. If a security breach occurs involving your personal information, we will notify affected individuals as required by law.

Details include:

Timeline for Notification: Notification will be sent as soon as reasonably possible, unless delayed by law enforcement or other legal obligations.

Method of Notification: Affected individuals will be notified via email, mail, or other appropriate methods based on the circumstances.

Types of Breaches Requiring Notification: Any unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of personal information that poses a security risk to individuals will result in notification.

Our Commitment to Children's Privacy

Protecting the privacy of children is a top priority. Funding Futures adheres to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by:

Prohibiting Use by Minors: Our website and services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

Action on Violation: If we discover that personal information from a minor has been inadvertently collected, it will be deleted immediately.

Collection of Personal Information

We collect only the information necessary to provide our services and improve your experience. This includes:

Examples of Personal Information Collected :

Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address

Transaction Details: Billing address, donation amount, payment method (e.g., credit card or PayPal)

Voluntary Information: Information provided in forms, surveys, or email inquiries

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device operating system

Non-Personal Information :

Cookies and tracking data (to enhance user experience)

Analytics data (e.g., time spent on our website, referring/exit pages)

You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but doing so may limit the functionality of certain website features.

Use and Sharing of Personal Information

Your personal information is used solely to:

Process donations or inquiries, improve website functionality, and respond to your requests for information or assistance

We do not sell or rent personal information. Sharing occurs only under the following circumstances:

Service Providers: Your data may be shared with third-party vendors (e.g., secure payment processors) to facilitate our services. These providers operate under strict contractual obligations to protect your information.

Legal Requirements: Personal data may be disclosed to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or prevent fraud.

Aggregate Data: Non-identifiable data may be shared for analytics or research purposes.

Data Security

We take appropriate measures to safeguard your personal information. These include:

Encryption: Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmitted during transactions.

Access Controls: Restricting access to personal information to authorized personnel only.

Monitoring and Testing: Regular security testing and monitoring of our systems.

While we strive to implement robust security measures, no system can guarantee absolute protection.

Data Retention and Deletion

Retention Period: Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill our operational or legal obligations.

Data Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting us at [email protected]. We will delete your information promptly unless retention is required by law.

Google Analytics and Advertising

We use Google Analytics to understand website usage and improve our services. Cookies may be used to collect data, including:

Pages visited

Time spent on the website

Referring/exit pages

To manage your preferences, visit Google Ad Settings or opt out at the

Network Advertising Initiative

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

Consumer Rights

North Carolina residents and others may have rights under applicable laws, including:

Accessing the personal data we collect about you.

Requesting the deletion of personal data.

Opting out of data collection methods such as cookies and analytics

To exercise these rights, contact us at

[email protected]

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in laws or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page, and the changes will take effect upon posting. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Accessibility

Funding Futures is committed to making our website and Privacy Policy accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance, please contact us at

[email protected]

.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Funding Futures

Email:

[email protected]

Contact Page: https://fundingfuturesclt.com/contact-us

This Privacy Policy reflects our commitment to compliance with U.S. and North Carolina privacy standards, consumer protection laws, and user trust.