Effective Date: 17 May 2025

1. Introduction

VEST Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information in compliance with applicable laws, including the United States and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you provide.
  • Payment Information: Credit card information and billing address, collected through our secure payment processors.
  • Interaction Data: Information about your interactions with our website, emails, or events, including IP addresses and browsing history.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To process donations and payments.
  • To communicate with you regarding your contributions, volunteer opportunities, and events.
  • To send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials related to our mission, unless you opt out.
  • To improve our services and website functionality.
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the EU, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you provide your explicit consent for us to process your data.
  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations under a contract with you.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Legitimate Interests: To pursue our legitimate interests, provided they do not override your interests or fundamental rights.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following situations:

  • With service providers who assist us in operations (e.g., payment processors, email service providers) under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • To comply with legal requirements or respond to lawful requests by public authorities.
  • In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

As a resident of the EU, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to access your personal data.
  • The right to rectification of inaccurate data.
  • The right to erasure (the right to be forgotten).
  • The right to restrict processing.
  • The right to data portability.
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time where we rely on your consent to process your personal data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information below.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.

10. Contact Us

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

VEST Foundation
[Address]
Kooskia, ID 83539 USA
vestfoundationcv at gmail.com
[Phone Number]

By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.