PRIVACY POLICY
1. ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
The Daisy Mae Marshall Legacy Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation established to honor the life, faith, service, and legacy of Daisy Mae Marshall. Through educational scholarships, senior outreach, leadership development, and charitable initiatives, the Foundation seeks to empower individuals, strengthen communities, and create opportunities for future generations. Our mission is rooted in compassion, integrity, service, and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
The Foundation may collect information when individuals visit our website, apply for scholarships, make donations, volunteer, register for events, subscribe to communications, or contact us. Information collected may include personal contact information, educational records, volunteer information, donation details, and technical information such as browser type, IP address, and website usage data. Information is collected only as necessary to support Foundation operations and programs.
3. HOW WE USE INFORMATION
Information collected by the Foundation is used to administer programs, evaluate scholarship applications, process donations, communicate with participants, coordinate volunteers, improve website functionality, provide Foundation updates, and comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. The Foundation does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
4. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT PRIVACY
The Foundation understands that scholarship applications may contain sensitive personal and educational information. Application materials, including transcripts, essays, recommendation letters, and supporting documentation, are used solely for scholarship administration, evaluation, compliance, and recordkeeping purposes. Access to applicant information is restricted to authorized personnel, scholarship committee members, and advisors who require such access to perform their responsibilities.
5. DONOR PRIVACY POLICY
The Foundation values the trust of its donors and is committed to safeguarding donor information. Donor information is used exclusively for charitable, administrative, and acknowledgment purposes and will not be sold or shared for commercial use. The Foundation will honor requests for anonymity whenever reasonably possible and will take appropriate measures to protect donor information from unauthorized disclosure.
6. VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
Information collected from volunteers, mentors, outreach participants, and community program participants is used solely for program administration, communication, safety, scheduling, and operational purposes. Certain volunteer positions involving youth, seniors, or vulnerable populations may require additional screening or background verification to ensure participant safety.
7. WEBSITE COOKIES AND ANALYTICS
Like many organizations, the Foundation may use cookies and analytics technologies to improve website performance, understand visitor engagement, and enhance the user experience. Cookies help remember visitor preferences and provide information regarding website traffic and functionality. Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, although some website features may not operate as intended.
8. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
The Foundation's website may contain links to third-party services, including donation processors, scholarship platforms, event registration systems, social media platforms, and other service providers. These third-party services maintain their own privacy and security practices. The Foundation is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of external websites and encourages users to review those policies independently.
9. DATA SECURITY
The Foundation employs reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or destruction. While every effort is made to secure information entrusted to us, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
10. MINORS
Many Foundation programs are designed to serve students and young people. When required by law, parental or guardian consent may be obtained before collecting personal information from individuals under the age of eighteen. The Foundation does not knowingly collect personal information from minors in violation of applicable laws and regulations.
11. PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, AND MEDIA RELEASE
Foundation events, programs, and activities may be photographed, recorded, or livestreamed for educational, historical, promotional, fundraising, or marketing purposes. Participation in Foundation activities may constitute consent to the use of photographs or recordings unless a written request to opt out is provided. Additional consent may be required for minors participating in Foundation programs.
12. EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS
Individuals who subscribe to Foundation communications may receive scholarship announcements, program updates, event invitations, volunteer opportunities, fundraising communications, and other information related to the Foundation's mission. Recipients may unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions provided in the communication or by contacting the Foundation directly.
13. RECORD RETENTION
The Foundation maintains records in accordance with nonprofit governance standards, applicable laws, and regulatory requirements. Records may include financial information, board minutes, scholarship applications, donation records, program documentation, tax filings, and operational materials. Records are retained for periods deemed necessary to satisfy legal, operational, and compliance obligations.
14. IRS AND TAX DISCLOSURES
The Daisy Mae Marshall Legacy Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. Contributions may be deductible to the extent permitted by law and subject to the Foundation's tax-exempt status. During any period in which federal tax-exempt recognition is pending, donations will be administered in accordance with applicable Internal Revenue Service regulations governing nonprofit organizations.
15. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
The information provided on this website is intended solely for general informational purposes. While the Foundation strives to provide accurate and current information, no warranties or guarantees are made regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of website content. Users assume responsibility for any reliance placed upon information obtained through the website.
16. POLICY CHANGES
The Foundation reserves the right to modify, update, or revise this policy at any time to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. Any modifications will become effective upon posting to the Foundation website. Visitors are encouraged to review this page periodically to remain informed of current policies and practices.
17. CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions regarding this policy or the Foundation's privacy practices may be directed to the Daisy Mae Marshall Legacy Foundation at 213 North Glendale Avenue, Unit 1025, Glendale, California 91206.
General inquiries may be sent to info@daisymaelegacyfoundation.org, scholarship-related questions may be directed to scholarships@daisymaelegacyfoundation.org, and additional information can be found at www.daisymaelegacyfoundation.org.