Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• ✓ Contact us through our website or email
• ✓ Request information about our philanthropic services
• ✓ Apply for grants or funding opportunities
• ✓ Subscribe to our newsletter or communications
• ✓ Participate in our charitable programs or events

This personal information may include:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Organization name and tax identification information
• Professional credentials and background information
• Financial information for grant applications
• Project descriptions and funding requirements

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

• IP address and geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or source
• Clickstream data and navigation patterns

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling cookies may limit certain website functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

Bless Foundation Inc uses the collected information for various purposes related to our philanthropic mission and grantmaking activities:

• ✓ To process and evaluate grant applications and funding requests
• ✓ To communicate with you regarding our services and programs
• ✓ To provide information about charitable opportunities and initiatives
• ✓ To improve our website functionality and user experience
• ✓ To conduct research and analysis for philanthropic purposes
• ✓ To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
• ✓ To send newsletters and updates about our foundation activities
• ✓ To protect against fraud and maintain security

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you. These providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or legal process, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to government requests.

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or use of your personal information.

3.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so, such as when you authorize us to share information with partner organizations for collaborative charitable projects.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols
• Secure storage of sensitive information with encryption at rest
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Employee training on data protection and privacy practices
• Firewall protection and intrusion detection systems

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to maintaining industry-standard protections.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

5.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if the information is inaccurate or incomplete. To exercise this right, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

5.2 Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions required by law or legitimate business purposes. We will respond to deletion requests within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

5.3 Opt-Out of Communications

You may opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each email or by contacting us directly. Please note that even if you opt out of promotional communications, we may still send you non-promotional messages related to your inquiries or our services.

5.4 Data Portability

Where applicable, you have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another organization.

5.5 Restriction of Processing

You may request that we restrict the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data or object to our processing activities.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The retention period depends on various factors, including:

• The nature of the information and purpose for which it was collected
• Legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations requiring retention
• Whether you have requested deletion of your information
• Our legitimate business interests in maintaining records
• Statute of limitations for potential legal claims

When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies and applicable legal requirements.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by Bless Foundation Inc. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

When you click on third-party links or interact with third-party content on our website, those third parties may collect information about you. We do not control these third-party tracking technologies and are not responsible for their privacy practices.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately using the contact information provided below, and we will work to remove that information from our systems.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using our website and services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.

We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy when transferred internationally, including implementing appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regarding your personal information:

• ✓ Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• ✓ Right to request deletion of your personal information
• ✓ Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• ✓ Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within the timeframe required by law.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. If we make material changes to this policy, we will provide notice through our website or by other means as appropriate, such as email notification.

Your continued use of our website and services after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

We are committed to working with you to obtain a fair resolution of any privacy concerns. We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days of receipt.