Privacy Policy for Special Operations Genesis Foundation (SOGF)

Introduction

At Special Operations Genesis Foundation ("we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.sogfoundation.org  and informs you about your privacy rights.

1. Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information to improve your experience on our website.

• Personal Information: This includes any information that can identify you, such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address. We collect this information only if you voluntarily provide it, such as when you sign up for our newsletter or submit an inquiry.

• Non-Personal Information: This may include information that cannot directly identify you, such as your browser type, operating system, IP address, pages visited, and the time spent on each page. This information helps us improve our website's functionality and user experience.

2. Use of Your Information

We use your information for various purposes, including:

• To operate, maintain, and improve our website

• To respond to your inquiries, comments, or feedback

• To send marketing communications (with your consent)

• To analyze usage trends and preferences

• To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your Personal Information to outside parties without your consent, except as described below:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or serving you, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.

• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

4. Use of Financial Information by SOGF

If you choose to make an online purchase or donation to SOGF via credit card, you will be required to provide your credit card billing information. This information is transferred over the Internet using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption technology to a secure server.

Credit card information provided during a donation or purchase is used solely to process your donation or purchase and will not be used or stored by SOGF for any other purposes. For recurring sustainer donations, credit card or other digital payment information will be used and stored securely.

5. Use of Email Address by SOGF

SOGF does not collect your email address unless you voluntarily submit it to us, such as in response to an SOGF mailing or via a form on our website. When you donate to SOGF online, you may be asked to supply your email address. Your email address is accessible only to SOGF employees who manage this information for purposes of contacting you or responding to your requests, and to contracted vendors who assist with our communications.

We may use your email address to send you information about SOGF, including news, events, and fundraising campaigns. From time to time, we may send out email messages with information about like-minded organizations and companies. However, we do not provide these entities with access to any Personal Information that you have submitted to us. SOGF complies with the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act of 2003. All marketing emails from SOGF include instructions on how to unsubscribe.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that enable us to recognize your browser and remember certain information. You can modify your cookie settings through your browser preferences.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights concerning your Personal Information, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information below.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any linked sites you visit.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date."

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Special Operations Genesis Foundation Contact Information
Email: support@sogfoundation.org

 

Acknowledgment By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

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