Privacy Policy

AERIS Foundation Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 7/17/24

At the AERIS Foundation, we protect your privacy and ensure that your personal information is handled safely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and manage your data when you visit our website.

1. What Type of Information Do We Collect?

We collect the following types of personal information from our site visitors:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical details.
Financial Information: Billing details when making donations.
Other Information: Information you provide through contact forms, donation forms, or other interactions on our website.

2. How Do We Collect Information?

We collect information from you in the following ways:

Directly: When you provide it to us, such as through contact forms, donation forms, or newsletter sign-ups.
Automatically: Through cookies and other tracking technologies as you navigate our website.

3. Why Do We Collect Personal Information?

We collect personal information for the following purposes:

To process donations and provide receipts.
To communicate with you about our activities, events, and updates.
To improve our website and opportunities based on your feedback.
To comply with legal obligations.

4. How Do We Store, Use, Share, and Disclose Your Personal Information?

We ensure your personal information is stored securely and used only for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy. We may share your information with:

Third-Party Service Providers: To process payments, manage our website, or conduct marketing campaigns.
Legal Authorities: If required by law, to comply with legal obligations, or to protect our rights.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except as specified in this Privacy Policy.

5. How Do We Communicate with Our Site Visitors?

We may communicate with you via email, phone, or text messages to:

Provide updates about our activities.
Send promotional materials and newsletters.
Respond to your inquiries and provide support.

You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time by following by contacting us directly.

6. How Do We Use Cookies and Other Tracking Tools?

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Enhance your browsing experience.
Analyze website traffic and usage patterns.
Personalize content and advertisements.

Third-Party Cookies: Third-party services, such as Google Analytics, may also place cookies on your device. These services have their own privacy policies regarding how they collect and store information. As these are external services, such practices are not covered by the AERIS Foundation Privacy Policy.

Wix Cookies: Our website host, Wix, also places cookies on the site to improve functionality, enhance security, and provide a better user experience. You can opt out by selecting "Decline" on the cookie banner that appears when you first visit our site.

Managing Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your website experience. Note that Wix, our website host, does not respond to Do Not Track signals from web browsers.

7. How Can You Withdraw Your Consent?

You have the right to withdraw your consent for the collection and use of your personal information at any time. You can also request to delete or change the information we have collected by contacting us at aerisproject11@gmail.com or +1 (980) 272-0029.

8. Your Rights Under the CCPA

Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose the personal information we collect, use, and share.
Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. (Note: We do not sell personal information.)

9. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information.

11. Privacy Policy Updates

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 significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Questions and Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

aerisproject11@gmail.com
+1 (980) 272-0029

Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to ensuring that your personal information is protected. Thank you for trusting the AERIS Foundation with your data.