Welcome to the StandbyYou Foundation ("SBY Foundation") website, located at sbyfoundation.org. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

• Personal Information You Provide: When you fill out forms, submit grant applications, sign up for newsletters, or contact us directly, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, organizational details, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
• Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, we may collect certain information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and browsing behavior. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To process and evaluate grant applications and other submissions.
• To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and sending updates or newsletters.
• To improve our website, services, and user experience.
• To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

3. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors, consultants, or service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, email delivery, or data analysis.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to legal requests, we may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or governmental requests.

4. Your Consent

By providing your personal information to us, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of that information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you submit any forms or applications on this website, you confirm that you are authorized to do so and have obtained the necessary consent from your organization's leadership.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your data. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@sbyfoundation.org.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us analyze web traffic, remember your preferences, and provide a personalized experience. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website. Your continued use of our website following any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at privacy@sbyfoundation.org.