Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 1, 2026
Last Updated: June 1, 2026

Welcome to the website of Digital Horizons Foundation (“Foundation,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal information entrusted to us by donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, supporters, and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you interact with our website, make donations, communicate with us, or participate in our programs and services.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. WHO WE ARE

Digital Horizons Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing educational, humanitarian, technological, and community development initiatives.

Website: https://www.digitalhorizonsfdn.org
Email: info@digitalhorizonsfdn.org

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or requests related to your personal information, please contact us using the information above.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect only the information reasonably necessary to operate our organization, process donations, improve our services, fulfill legal obligations, and communicate with users.

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect information including:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Telephone number
  • Donation information
  • Communication preferences
  • Volunteer or program participation details
  • Messages submitted through forms or email
  • Any additional information voluntarily provided by you

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website, we may automatically collect certain technical and usage information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device identifiers
  • Operating system
  • Referring URLs
  • Pages viewed
  • Date and time of access
  • Website interaction data
  • Cookie and analytics information

This information helps us maintain security, improve functionality, and better understand website usage.

3. HOW WE USE PERSONAL INFORMATION

We may use personal information for legitimate nonprofit and operational purposes, including:

  • Processing donations and issuing receipts
  • Responding to inquiries and support requests
  • Communicating organizational updates and newsletters
  • Managing volunteer and program participation
  • Improving website functionality and user experience
  • Maintaining website security and preventing fraud
  • Complying with legal, accounting, tax, and regulatory obligations
  • Conducting internal administrative operations
  • Measuring engagement and organizational effectiveness

We process personal information only where we have a lawful basis to do so under applicable law.

4. DONATIONS AND PAYMENT PROCESSING

Digital Horizons Foundation respects your privacy. We collect only the information necessary to process donations, respond to inquiries, and provide updates about our programs.

We do not sell or rent donor or visitor information to third parties.

Donations made through our website are processed securely through trusted third-party payment processors. We do not store complete credit card numbers, banking credentials, CVV codes, or payment authentication data on our servers.

Third-party payment providers process payment information according to their own privacy policies and applicable financial security standards.

5. COOKIES, TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES, AND ANALYTICS

We may use cookies, analytics tools, and related technologies to:

  • Understand website usage
  • Improve website performance
  • Enhance user experience
  • Analyze traffic patterns
  • Maintain security and system integrity

Analytics tools may include services such as Google Analytics or similar providers.

Visitors may configure browser settings to reject or disable cookies; however, certain portions of the website may not function properly as a result.

Where required by applicable law, we will obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies or tracking technologies on a user’s device.

6. EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS

Visitors may opt out of email communications at any time.

We may send communications regarding:

  • Donation confirmations and receipts
  • Program updates
  • Organizational newsletters
  • Events and fundraising campaigns
  • Volunteer opportunities

Users may unsubscribe by clicking the unsubscribe link included in communications or by contacting us directly.

We will honor opt-out requests in accordance with applicable laws.

7. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

We do not sell, rent, trade, or commercially distribute personal information.

We may share information only when reasonably necessary with:

  • Payment processors
  • Cloud hosting and website service providers
  • Analytics and technology providers
  • Professional advisors and auditors
  • Regulatory authorities or governmental entities when legally required

All third-party service providers are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards.

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Because our website and service providers may operate internationally, personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the user’s country of residence.

Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, including contractual protections and recognized legal transfer mechanisms.

9. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes described in this Policy
  • Process donations and maintain financial records
  • Comply with tax, accounting, and legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements
  • Maintain organizational operations

When information is no longer required, we take reasonable measures to securely delete, anonymize, or destroy it.

10. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • Accessing personal information
  • Correcting inaccurate information
  • Requesting deletion of information
  • Restricting or objecting to processing
  • Withdrawing consent
  • Requesting portability of personal data
  • Filing complaints with regulatory authorities

11. UNITED STATES PRIVACY RIGHTS

Residents of certain U.S. states may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws, including but not limited to:

  • California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”)
  • California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”)
  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (“VCDPA”)
  • Colorado Privacy Act (“CPA”)
  • Connecticut Data Privacy Act (“CTDPA”)
  • Utah Consumer Privacy Act (“UCPA”)
  • Other applicable state privacy laws

Subject to applicable legal limitations and exemptions, U.S. residents may have the right to:

A. Right to Know

Request disclosure regarding:

  • Categories of personal information collected
  • Sources of information
  • Purposes for collection and processing
  • Categories of third parties receiving information
  • Specific pieces of personal information maintained

B. Right to Access

Request access to personal information in a portable and reasonably accessible format.

C. Right to Correct

Request correction of inaccurate personal information maintained by us.

D. Right to Delete

Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions including compliance obligations, fraud prevention, donation processing, tax record retention, and security purposes.

E. Right to Opt Out

Where applicable, users may opt out of:

  • Sale of personal information
  • Cross-context behavioral advertising
  • Certain automated profiling activities

Digital Horizons Foundation does not sell personal information for monetary compensation.

F. Right Against Discrimination

We will not discriminate against individuals for exercising applicable privacy rights.

G. Authorized Agents

Certain jurisdictions permit users to designate authorized agents to submit requests on their behalf.

We may require identity verification and proof of authorization before processing requests.

H. Verification Procedures

To protect user privacy and security, we may verify identity before responding to requests involving personal information.

I. California “Shine the Light” Rights

Under California Civil Code Section 1798.83, California residents may request information regarding disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes.

Digital Horizons Foundation does not disclose personal information to third parties for independent direct marketing purposes.

J. Exercising U.S. Privacy Rights

Privacy requests may be submitted using the contact information below:

Email: info@digitalhorizonsfdn.org
Website: https://www.digitalhorizonsfdn.org

We will respond within applicable legal timeframes where required by law.

12. EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA (GDPR)

Individuals located in the European Economic Area (“EEA”), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland may have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and related laws, including:

  • Right of access
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure
  • Right to restriction of processing
  • Right to object
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent
  • Right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities

Our lawful bases for processing may include consent, legitimate interests, contractual necessity, and legal compliance obligations.

13. CANADA PRIVACY RIGHTS (PIPEDA)

In accordance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”), Canadian residents may request access to personal information held about them and challenge the accuracy or completeness of such information.

We maintain reasonable safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information collected.

14. MEXICO PRIVACY RIGHTS (LFPDPPP)

In accordance with Mexico’s Ley Federal de Protección de Datos Personales en Posesión de los Particulares (“LFPDPPP”), individuals located in Mexico may exercise their ARCO rights:

  • Access
  • Rectification
  • Cancellation
  • Opposition

Requests may be submitted through the contact information provided in this Policy.

15. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, or the minimum legal age applicable in a user’s jurisdiction.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without legally appropriate consent.

If we become aware of unauthorized collection of a child’s information, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information.

16. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, physical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Disclosure
  • Loss
  • Misuse
  • Alteration
  • Destruction

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

17. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain links to external websites or services not operated by Digital Horizons Foundation.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of external sites before providing personal information.

18. LEGAL DISCLOSURES

We may disclose personal information where necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Respond to lawful governmental requests
  • Enforce agreements
  • Investigate fraud or security incidents
  • Protect our rights, users, or the public

19. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, technological, or regulatory changes.

Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the website following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

20. CONTACT US

If you have questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Digital Horizons Foundation
Website: https://www.digitalhorizonsfdn.org
Email: info@digitalhorizonsfdn.org

21. CONSENT

By accessing or using this website, making a donation, submitting information, or interacting with our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.