Terms of Service
Mead & Hunt Foundation
Information we Collect
Information you provide. We may collect personal information you choose to provide, including:
- Name and contact information, such as mailing address, email address, and telephone number
- Employer or organization name and role
- Grant application information, including project, financial, and supporting documentation
- Information submitted through contact forms or other communications
- Donation, event registration, or volunteer information, if those opportunities are offered
Information collected automatically. When you use the Website, we and our service providers may automatically collect information such as:
- IP address
- Browser, device, and operating-system information
- Referring website
- Pages viewed and actions taken on the Website
- Date, time, and general usage information
- Cookie and similar technology identifiers
How We Use Information
We may use personal information to:
- Review, evaluate, and administer grant applications and awards
- Respond to inquiries and provide requested information
- Process and acknowledge donations, if donations are accepted
- Administer events, volunteer activities, or communications, if offered
- Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Website
- Analyze Website use and performance
- Maintain appropriate business, tax, accounting, and legal records
- Comply with applicable law and protect the rights, safety, and security of the Foundation and others
Grant Applications
Grant applicants may submit contact information, organization details, project information, financial information, and supporting documentation. We use this information to evaluate grant requests, administer awards, communicate with applicants and recipients, conduct grant-related reporting, and support Foundation operations.
Grant application information may be accessed by Foundation staff, board members, advisors, and service providers that assist with grant administration, in each case as reasonably necessary for their role. Grant recipients and award information may be publicly identified when appropriate and permitted by applicable agreements or law.
Donor Privacy
If the Foundation accepts donations, it may use donor information to process and acknowledge contributions, provide tax documentation, maintain financial records, communicate about Foundation activities, and comply with legal and reporting obligations.
The Foundation does not sell or rent donor information. We do not share donor information with third parties for their independent marketing purposes. If an external payment service is used, that provider will process payment information under its own privacy and security practices.
Cookies and Analytics
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies for functions such as operating the Website, remembering preferences, measuring traffic, understanding Website use, and improving performance. A cookie is a small data file stored on your browser or device.
The Website uses Google Analytics. Google Analytics collects and processes information about Website use. You may manage non-essential cookies through the Website cookie consent tool, adjust your browser settings, or use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/. Blocking cookies may affect certain Website features.
Sale or Sharing of Personal Information
The Foundation does not sell personal information for monetary consideration. The Foundation also does not knowingly share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. You may use the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in the Website footer to submit a request or manage available privacy choices.
Data Security
The Foundation maintains reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. No transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including grant administration, donor and financial recordkeeping, legal compliance, dispute resolution, and security. Retention periods may vary based on the type of information, the purpose for which it was collected, and applicable legal or contractual requirements. When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to delete, destroy, or de-identify it. California residents can submit a request for data deletion via this form.
Children's Privacy
The Foundation does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 The Website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. The Foundation does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through the Website. If we learn that such information was collected without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete it. A parent or guardian may contact us to request review or deletion.
Third-Party Websites and Services
The Website may link to websites and services operated by third parties. We do not control and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or security. We encourage you to review the privacy notices of third parties before providing information to them. A link does not imply endorsement or affiliation.
Your Privacy Choices and Rights
Depending on where you reside and applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information, which may include the right to request access, correction, deletion, or information about how personal information is used or disclosed. You may also have the right to appeal a decision regarding a privacy request. These rights may be subject to legal exceptions.
To submit a privacy request, email privacy@meadhunt.com or use the privacy request link available through the Website footer . We may take reasonable steps to verify your identity and authority before acting on a request. We will respond within the period required by applicable law.
You may manage cookie preferences through the Website cookie consent tool. Browser-based privacy signals or settings may apply only to the browser and device from which they are submitted.
Accessibility
The Foundation is committed to making the Website accessible and usable. If you encounter an accessibility barrier or need information in an alternative format, contact us using the information below, and we will make reasonable efforts to assist.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised policy will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Changes apply prospectively unless otherwise stated or required by law.
Contact Us
Questions, privacy requests, or accessibility requests may be directed to:
Mead & Hunt Foundation
Email: privacy@meadhunt.com
Website: meadhuntfoundation.org