The Foundation of Cecil County Public Schools (“the Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of visitors to ccpsfoundation.org.

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This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through our website, how that information may be used and protected, and the choices available to you regarding your information.

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Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website, including when you:

• Complete a contact or inquiry form

• Make a donation

• Sign up to receive newsletters, updates, or other communications

• Contact the Foundation through information provided on our website

 

Depending on how you interact with the website, this information may include your name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, donation information, and any other information you choose to provide.

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We only ask for information that is reasonably necessary to respond to your request, process your donation, communicate with you, or support the work of the Foundation.

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Donations and Payment Information

The Foundation may accept online donations through PayPal or other approved third-party payment processing services.

 

Payment transactions are processed through the applicable third-party provider. The Foundation does not directly collect or store complete credit or debit card information submitted through these payment services.

 

When you make an online donation, your transaction may also be subject to the privacy policy and terms of the payment processor used to complete the transaction.

 

Email Communications

Visitors may have the opportunity to subscribe to Foundation newsletters, announcements, event information, fundraising communications, or other updates.

 

If you subscribe to these communications, we may use the information you provide to send you relevant Foundation information. We may use a third-party email communication service to distribute these messages.

 

You may unsubscribe from promotional email communications at any time by using the unsubscribe option included in those communications or by contacting the Foundation.

 

Website Analytics and Cookies

Our website is hosted through Wix and may use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for website functionality, security, performance, and analytics.

 

We may also use Google Analytics or similar analytics services to better understand how visitors interact with our website. These services may collect information such as:

• Browser and device type

• General geographic location

• Pages visited

• Date and time of visits

• Referring websites

• Length of visits

• General website usage and interaction information

 

This information helps us understand website traffic, improve the visitor experience, and evaluate the effectiveness of our communications.

 

Visitors may be able to manage or disable certain cookies through their web browser settings.

Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain portions of the website.

 

How We Use Information

Information collected through our website may be used to:

• Respond to questions and inquiries

• Process and acknowledge donations

• Provide requested information

• Send Foundation news and communications

• Maintain and improve our website

• Understand website usage and visitor engagement

• Support Foundation programs, events, fundraising, and community outreach

• Protect the security and integrity of our website

• Comply with applicable legal requirements

 

The Foundation does not sell personal information collected through its website.

 

Student Photographs, Stories, and Information

As an organization supporting Cecil County Public Schools, the Foundation website may feature photographs, videos, stories, accomplishments, or other information involving CCPS students.

Authorization and consent for the use of student photographs, videos, names, or other identifying information is handled through Cecil County Public Schools in accordance with applicable CCPS policies, procedures, and consent requirements.

 

The Foundation does not use its website to independently solicit personal information from children for the purpose of publishing student profiles, photographs, or stories.

 

Children's Privacy

The Foundation's website is intended primarily to provide information to parents, educators, donors, community partners, and other members of the public.

 

We do not knowingly collect personal information through this website directly from children under the age of 13.

 

If we become aware that personal information from a child under 13 has been submitted through the website without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to remove that information.

A parent or legal guardian who believes that a child has provided personal information through our website may contact us using the information provided below.

 

Sharing of Information

We may share information with service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our website and Foundation activities. These may include website hosting providers, payment processors, email communication platforms, analytics providers, and other technology or administrative service providers.

 

These third parties may process information on our behalf in connection with the services they provide.

 

We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect the Foundation, Cecil County Public Schools, our website visitors, or others.

 

We do not sell or rent our website visitors' personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

 

Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties, including PayPal, Cecil County Public Schools, social media platforms, community partners, sponsors, or other organizations.

 

The Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of websites operated by third parties. Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.

 

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information collected through our website.

 

However, no website, internet transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Visitors should use appropriate caution when submitting personal information online.

 

Data Retention

We may retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, maintain appropriate Foundation records, comply with applicable legal or financial requirements, resolve disputes, and support legitimate organizational needs.

Information processed by third-party service providers may also be retained according to those providers' respective policies.

 

Your Choices

You may contact the Foundation to:

• Ask questions about information you have provided through our website

• Request corrections to information you have submitted

• Request removal of certain information, when appropriate

• Unsubscribe from Foundation email communications

• Ask questions about this Privacy Policy or our website privacy practices

 

Certain information may need to be retained when required for financial, legal, administrative, or recordkeeping purposes.

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

The Foundation may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our website, technology, services, organizational practices, or applicable requirements.

 

When changes are made, the updated Privacy Policy will be posted on this website and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.

 

Contact Us

Questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the Foundation's website privacy practices may be directed to:

 

Jennifer Shaw
Public Information Officer
Coordinator for The Foundation of Cecil County Public Schools
Email: jlshaw@ccps.org
Phone: 410-996-5401 ext. 43018

The Foundation of Cecil County Public Schools
ccpsfoundation.org