Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy is designed to provide transparency and protect your privacy while you engage with The Nicholas & Dorothy Cummings Foundation. We are dedicated to ensuring that your information is handled with the utmost care and respect.
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 4, 2024
At The Nicholas & Dorothy Cummings Foundation (“NDCF”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our website users, grant applicants, and all individuals or organizations that interact with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or apply for grants.
By visiting or using the NDCF Web Applications, by pursuing or receiving a grant or program-related contract from us, or by otherwise providing Personal Information to us, you acknowledge having read this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services. If you still have questions or concerns, please contact us at info@cummingsndcf.org.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information:
Grant Applicants (Organizations & Individuals): We collect personal information such as names, contact details, job titles, and Social Security Numbers (for individuals), as well as organizational information including 501(c)(3) status, budgets, and program details.
Website Visitors: When you visit our website, we may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and usage patterns. We do this to improve our website and better serve our users.
Financial Information:
For grant applicants, we collect financial information, including budgets, financial statements, and funding sources, to assess grant applications and ensure proper use of funds.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us analyze website traffic, remember your preferences, and improve functionality. For more details, see the “Cookies Policy.”
2. How We Use Your Information
For Grant Processing:
Grant Applications: We use the information you provide to assess your eligibility, process your application, and communicate with you throughout the grant lifecycle.
Reporting and Compliance:
We use financial and program information to monitor grant compliance and ensure funds are used appropriately.
For Website Improvements:
We use data collected from website visitors to improve website functionality, user experience, and content relevance.
Communication:
We may use your contact information to send updates about our Foundation, grant opportunities, or other relevant communications.
We may use your information to respond to your inquiries and solve any potential issues you may have with the requested service.
Legal Compliance:
We may share your information as required by law, such as responding to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes.
3. How We Protect Your Information
Data Security:
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. This includes encryption, secure servers, and access controls.
Data Retention:
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
4. Sharing Your Information
Third-Party Service Providers:
We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with grant processing, website maintenance, or other essential functions. These providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes specified by us.
Other Parties:
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information if required by law or if you provide explicit consent.
5. Your Rights
Access and Correction: You have the right to access and correct any personal information we hold about you.
Opt-Out:
You may opt-out of receiving non-essential communications from us at any time.
Deletion:
You may request the deletion of your personal information from our records, subject to legal requirements.
6. Children under 18
The Nicholas & Dorothy Cummings Foundation’s website is not directed to, and does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of eighteen (18), If it is determined that that such information has been inadvertently collected on anyone under the age of eighteen (18) we shall immediately take the necessary steps to ensure that such information is deleted from our system’s database, or in the alternative, that the verifiable parental consent is obtained for use and storage of such information. Anyone under the age of eighteen (18) must seek parent or guardian permission to use this website.
7. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
The Nicholas & Dorothy Cummings Foundation
4781 Caughlin Parkway Reno, NV 89519
Email: info@cummingsndcf.org
Phone: +1 775-826-3311