Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Privacy Policy
Borrego Valley Endowment Fund - Effective Date: October 15, 2026
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At the Borrego Valley Endowment Fund (BVEF), trust is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, community members, volunteers, grant applicants, and everyone who visits our website.
This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, protected, and shared when you interact with our website at www.bvefund.org.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect:
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Your name, email address, telephone number, and mailing address when voluntarily submitted.
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Information you provide through contact forms, inquiries, or grant applications.
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Donation-related information, including contribution amounts, designated funds, and information needed to acknowledge contributions.
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Technical information such as browser type, device information, IP address, and general website activity collected through website technology.
Please do not submit sensitive financial, medical, or personal information through general contact forms.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected through our website may be used to:
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Respond to questions, requests, and community inquiries.
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Process, acknowledge, and maintain records of charitable contributions.
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Administer grant applications and community programs.
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Communicate important organizational news and updates, where appropriate.
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Improve the accessibility, security, and functionality of our website.
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Fulfill applicable legal, financial, and nonprofit reporting obligations.
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Donations and Payment Processing
Online donations may be processed through third-party payment providers, including PayPal.
When using an external payment service, information you provide may be handled according to that provider's privacy and security policies.
Please review the payment provider's policies before completing your donation.
Information Sharing
We may share information with trusted service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our website, manage donations, administer programs, or fulfill legal responsibilities.
These providers may include website hosting services, payment processors, and administrative technology providers.
We may also disclose information when required by applicable law.
Any use of donor information for marketing, donor-list exchanges, or other purposes beyond those described here must be disclosed in this policy before implementation.
Website Hosting and Cookies
Our website is hosted through Wix, which provides website hosting and related services.
Wix and other enabled website services may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality, security, performance, and analytics.
Visitors can manage cookies through their browser settings and any cookie-preference controls provided on our website.
The specific cookies and tracking technologies used depend on the features and integrations enabled on our website.
Data Security and Retention
We take reasonable administrative and technical precautions to protect information provided through our website.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed completely secure.
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, meet applicable legal and financial recordkeeping requirements, or resolve inquiries.
Your Privacy Choices
You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information held by BVEF, subject to applicable law and legitimate recordkeeping requirements.
You may also request that we discontinue optional communications.
We will review and respond to privacy requests in accordance with applicable requirements.
External Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including payment processors, community partners, and other organizations.
BVEF is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites operated by third parties.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under 13.
We do not intentionally solicit personal information from children under 13 through our website.
If we become aware that such information has been collected without appropriate authorization, we will take appropriate steps to address it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our website, operations, or applicable requirements.
The effective date at the top of this page will indicate when the policy was last updated.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Borrego Valley Endowment Fund
P.O. Box 2714
Borrego Springs, CA 92004