Cedar Spirit Foundation (“CSF,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects and protects the privacy of our community members, donors, scholars, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with us through our website, communications, or services.

Our commitment to privacy

We honor the trust you place in us by sharing your information. Consistent with our values of Relationship & Reciprocity, we commit to being transparent about our data practices and to protecting your privacy.

Information we collect

Information you provide to us

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Donation information
• Scholarship application materials
• Communications preferences
• Messages you send us through our website or SMS

Website platform information

Our website is built on WordPress and hosted by Hostinger. Donation processing is administered by Chuckanut Health Foundation, our fiscal sponsor, through their secure Charity Proud giving portal. For information about how these providers collect and process data through their platforms, please refer to Hostinger’s Privacy Policy, Chuckanut Health Foundation, and Charity Proud.

How we use your information

We use your information to:

• Process donations
• Administer scholarship programs
• Communicate about our work and impact
• Respond to your inquiries
• Send important updates about our organization
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

Text message communications

Cedar Spirit Foundation uses text messaging (SMS) solely for direct, one-on-one communications with our community members. If you provide your phone number and engage with us via text at (360) 641-2739:

• We use text messaging only for individual conversations with stakeholders such as students, donors, contractors, and community partners
• Messages are conversational in nature and related to foundation business
• We do not conduct mass text messaging campaigns or marketing
• You can opt out of text communications at any time by replying STOP
• Message and data rates may apply
• We never share or sell phone numbers or other personal information with third parties for marketing purposes

Information sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share information with:

• Service providers who assist our operations (including Chuckanut Health Foundation, our fiscal sponsor, for donation processing and accounting)
• As required by law or to protect rights
• With your consent

Data security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no data transmission or storage system is 100% secure.

Your rights

You may:

• Access your personal information
• Request corrections
• Opt out of communications
• Request deletion of your information
• Contact us with privacy questions

Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. We will post any changes on this page and update the “Last updated” date at the top of the policy.

Contact us

For privacy-related questions:

Email: jketah@cedarspiritfoundation.org
Phone: (360) 641-2739

Cedar Spirit Foundation — 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 33-2005800