PRIVACY NOTICE
Effective Date: 4/17/2026 Last Updated: 4/17/2026
The Brickers Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us,” is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in connection with our charitable programs, scholarship opportunities, volunteer coordination, and services accessible through our website.
This Privacy Notice also describes the rights available to you under applicable laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable.
Who We Are
The Brickers Foundation is a Virginia-based nonprofit organization operating remotely within the United States and serving individuals, families, and partner organizations through charitable programming and community support initiatives.
For purposes of applicable data protection laws, The Brickers Foundation is the data controller of your personal data.
Contact Email: legal@brickersfoundation.org Mailing Address: 23600 Mercantile Road Suite C-100 Postbox EB027134 Beachwood, OH, 44122
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
Contact us
Apply for volunteer opportunities
Submit scholarship applications
Subscribe to communications or newsletters
Make donations
Participate in programs or initiatives
This information may include:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Volunteer background information
Scholarship related materials
Communications you send us
We collect only the information reasonably necessary to administer our programs and support our mission.
Visual Media
We may collect photos, videos, testimonials, or similar materials that you voluntarily provide for scholarship recognition, volunteer features, or promotional materials. We obtain consent before publicly using submitted media.
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically through trusted service providers such as website hosting platforms and analytical tools.
This information may include:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referral source
Cookie data
This information helps us:
Understand website usage
Improve services
Maintain security
Monitor performance
Where required by applicable law, visitors may manage cookie preferences through browser settings or consent tools displayed on our website.
Categories of Personal Information (CCPA/CPRA)
In addition to the descriptions above, we categorize the personal information we collect as follows under California law:
Identifiers: such as name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and IP address
Personal Information Categories under Cal. Civ Code §1798.80(e): such as information submitted through volunteer applications, scholarship submissions, and communications
Internet or Electronic Network Activity: such as browser type, device information, and interactions with our website collected through cookies and analytics tools
Inferences: such as general engagement preferences based on interactions with our communications or website
These categories of personal information are collected directly from you or automatically through your use of our website and are used only for the operational purposes described in this Privacy Notice.
We do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined under California law.
Children’s Information (COPPA Compliance)
Our website and programs are not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental or guardian consent.
An exception applies to our scholarship program, which may involve eligible students under age 13. In those cases, we collect only the information reasonably necessary to administer eligibility and participation, and only after verified parental or guardian consent has been obtained through a signed digital consent form.
Parents or legal guardians may at any time:
Review the personal information collected about their child
Request correction of that information
Request deletion of that information
Revoke consent for future data collection
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information listed in the Contact section below.
Information from Minors Ages 13-17
Some of our programs, including scholarship opportunities, may be available to students between the ages of 13 and 17. When collecting personal information from minors in this age group, we limit the information collected to what is reasonably necessary to administer eligibility, participation, and program coordination.
Where appropriate, we may request parental or guardian notification or consent before processing certain information. Parents or guardians may contact us at any time to review, correct, or request deletion of a minor’s information associated with our programs.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information only for the following purposes:
Sending communications, newsletters, and updates
Processing donations and acknowledging supporters
Managing volunteer participation
Administering scholarship programs
Coordinating charitable initiatives
Responding to inquiries
Meeting legal, tax, and reporting obligations
Maintaining website security and performance
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our communications.
Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
Where applicable, we rely on the following legal bases:
Consent
Contractual necessity
Legitimate organizational interests
Legal compliance obligations
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
We share information only with trusted service providers supporting operations such as:
Payment processors
Website hosting providers
Email communication platforms
Program coordination tools
All service providers are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality protections.
Donor Privacy Commitment: We will never sell, share, or trade donor personal information with any other organization.
International Data Transfers
Because we use U.S.-based service providers, information may be transferred to and stored within the United States.
Where required, appropriate safeguards are used to protect personal information transferred internationally.
Data Storage and Security
We implement administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
Provide services
Administer programs
Maintain compliance obligations
Meet legal and tax requirements
Information is security deleted or anonymized when no longer required.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
Access
Correction
Deletion
Restriction of processing
Data portability
Objection to certain processing
Withdrawal of consent
Residents of California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Texas, and other applicable jurisdictions may exercise applicable rights by contacting us.
We will not discriminate against individuals who exercise their privacy rights.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external partner organizations or third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Notice or to submit a privacy request, please contact:
The Brickers Foundation legal@brickersfoundation.org 571-306-0799
