GDPR & CCPA Data Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 27, 2026
America’s Founding Era Education Forum (“AFEEF,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This policy explains how we handle personal data and recognize applicable privacy rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit our website or interact with AFEEF, we may collect the following information:
Personal Information: Name, email address, and other information voluntarily submitted through website forms.
Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and general website activity.
Donation Information: Information associated with voluntary contributions, which may be processed through third-party payment providers such as Clover.
Cookies: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality and understand visitor activity.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
Operate, maintain, and improve our website.
Respond to inquiries and requests.
Process donations and maintain applicable records.
Provide organizational news or educational updates when requested.
Maintain website security and comply with legal obligations.
Where the GDPR applies, personal information is processed under an appropriate legal basis, such as consent, legitimate interests, legal obligations, or performance of a contract, depending on the circumstances.
3. GDPR Privacy Rights
Individuals protected under the GDPR may have the following rights, subject to applicable legal requirements:
Right to Access: Request a copy of personal information we maintain.
Right to Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of personal information when legally permitted.
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitations on certain uses of personal information.
Right to Data Portability: Request personal information in a commonly used, machine-readable format where applicable.
Right to Object: Object to certain types of data processing.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously provided consent at any time, without affecting processing that occurred before withdrawal.
Individuals may also have the right to file a complaint with the appropriate data protection authority.
4. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents may have certain privacy rights under the CCPA when the law applies to the organization handling their information.
These rights may include:
The right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used.
The right to request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
The right to correct inaccurate personal information.
The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, where applicable.
The right to limit certain uses of sensitive personal information, where applicable.
The right not to be discriminated against for exercising applicable privacy rights.
AFEEF welcomes privacy inquiries from California residents regardless of whether the CCPA legally applies to its operations.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze website traffic, and enhance the visitor experience.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Where required by applicable law, we will request consent before using nonessential cookies.
6. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
AFEEF may use trusted third-party service providers for website hosting, analytics, communication, and donation processing.
These providers may process information as necessary to deliver their services and are subject to their own applicable privacy and security obligations.
We may also disclose information when required by law or necessary to protect the rights and security of AFEEF and its website visitors.
7. Data Security and Retention
We take reasonable measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.
Personal information is retained only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including applicable legal, accounting, and organizational requirements.
No internet-based system can guarantee complete security.
8. International Visitors
Visitors accessing our website from outside the United States should understand that information may be processed or stored in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.
Where applicable, AFEEF will follow relevant data protection requirements governing international transfers of personal information.
9. Exercising Your Privacy Rights
If you would like to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information, or submit another privacy-related request, please contact AFEEF through our website’s Contact Us page.
We may request reasonable verification of your identity before processing certain requests.
We will review and respond to requests in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
10. Updates to This Policy
AFEEF may update this GDPR & CCPA Data Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, website functionality, or applicable laws.
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Us
For questions regarding this policy, personal information, or your privacy rights, please visit the Contact Us page on our website.
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