Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 25, 2025

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Private Plug Foundation (“Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (the “Site”), make donations, register for events, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

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1) Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide and that is automatically collected when you interact with our Site:

• Personal Information You Provide

  • Name, email address, phone number, mailing address

  • Payment details when making a donation or purchasing tickets (processed by third-party vendors)

  • Information submitted through forms (newsletter sign-ups, volunteer or speaker interest, contact inquiries)

  • Content you provide, such as testimonials, survey responses, or tagged posts

• Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address, browser type, operating system

  • Referring/exit pages, date/time stamps, and clickstream data

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

 

2) How We Use Information

We use your information to:

• Process donations, send receipts, and provide tax documentation

• Manage event registrations and communications

• Send newsletters, updates, and fundraising appeals (with opt-out options)

• Improve our Site, programs, and user experience

• Ensure security and detect fraud

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations

 

3) How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers – With trusted third parties (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, event ticketing systems) that assist us in operations

• Legal Compliance – If required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Foundation, our staff, or supporters

• Mergers/Transfers – In the event of a restructuring or integration with another nonprofit, consistent with our charitable mission

 

4) Donations & Payment Processing

We use secure third-party payment processors to handle credit card and ACH donations. The Foundation itself does not store your full payment card information. All donations are processed in compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS).

 

5) Email & SMS Communications

If you provide your email or phone number, you consent to receive communications from us:

• Email – You can unsubscribe at any time using the “unsubscribe” link.

• SMS/Text – Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out; HELP for help.

 

6) Cookies & Tracking

We may use cookies, pixels, and similar tools to:

• Remember your preferences

• Track Site usage and performance

• Improve user experience

• Deliver relevant communications

You can manage cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may limit some Site features.

 

7) Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If we learn we have, we will delete it promptly.

 

8) International Users

If you access the Site from outside the U.S., note that your information may be processed and stored in the United States. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

• GDPR/UK Users: You may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict use of your data. To exercise these rights, contact us (see Section 11).

 

9) Data Security & Retention

We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure.

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for our nonprofit purposes, recordkeeping, and legal obligations.

 

10) Your Rights & Choices

You may:

• Opt out of marketing emails/SMS

• Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data

• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

• Lodge a complaint with your local data authority if you are in the EU/UK

Requests can be submitted to info@privateplugfoundation.org

 

11) Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us:

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Private Plug Foundation
Chicago IL · United States
Email: info@privateplugfoundation.org

 

12) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date. Significant changes may also be communicated by email or Site notice.