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Privacy & Security Policy

Effective: November 8, 2026

The Summit Charter School Foundation ("Foundation," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of our donors, supporters, event attendees, volunteers, and community members.

This Privacy & Security Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard personal information through our website, fundraising platforms, event registrations, and communications, including activities associated with the Cashiers Festival of Trees and Toast to the Trees.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with the Foundation, we may collect the following information:

  • Personal Information: Names, mailing addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers.

  • Donation and Transaction Information: Donation amounts, purchase histories, auction bids, sponsorship commitments, and payment transaction details.

  • Event Information: Event registrations, ticket purchases, guest names, attendance information, and volunteer participation.

  • Communication Preferences: Email subscriptions, SMS opt-ins, and other communication preferences.

  • Technical Information: Information collected through our website and third-party fundraising platforms, which may include IP addresses, browser information, and cookies.

Payment card information submitted through third-party payment platforms is processed by those providers in accordance with their security and privacy practices.

2. How We Collect Information

We may collect information when you:

  • Make a donation or purchase fundraising tickets.

  • Register for an event or participate in an auction or raffle.

  • Become a sponsor or benefactor.

  • Complete an online form or subscribe to communications.

  • Sign up to volunteer.

  • Opt in to receive text messages or email updates.

  • Contact the Foundation directly.

Information may be collected through our website, fundraising software such as OneCause, event registration systems, and other authorized service providers.

3. How We Use Your Information

The Foundation uses personal information to:

  • Process donations, payments, registrations, and auction transactions.

  • Provide donation acknowledgments, tax receipts, and event confirmations.

  • Communicate important event details, fundraising opportunities, and organizational updates.

  • Coordinate volunteer activities and event logistics.

  • Recognize donors, sponsors, and benefactors, consistent with their preferences.

  • Maintain accurate financial and donor records.

  • Improve our fundraising efforts and supporter experience.

  • Fulfill applicable legal, tax, and reporting obligations.

We respect the trust placed in us by our supporters and use personal information for legitimate organizational and charitable purposes.

4. Information Sharing and Third-Party Services

The Foundation does not sell personal information.

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers when necessary to support our operations, including payment processors, fundraising and auction platforms, event registration providers, and communication services.

These providers may access information only as needed to perform services on our behalf, subject to their applicable privacy and security obligations.

We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect our legal rights, or to prevent fraud or unauthorized activity.

SMS Privacy Commitment: Mobile phone numbers, SMS opt-in information, and SMS consent are not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. This restriction does not prevent the use of service providers solely to deliver communications authorized by the recipient.

5. Text Messaging and Email Communications

The Foundation may use email and SMS messaging to communicate event reminders, registration confirmations, auction notifications, fundraising updates, and other relevant information.

Individuals who opt in to receive SMS messages may opt out at any time by replying STOP to a message, where supported, or by contacting the Foundation directly.

Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary.

Recipients may also request removal from nonessential email communications by using the unsubscribe option provided in those messages or by contacting the Foundation.

We honor applicable communication preferences and opt-out requests.

6. Data Security and Protection

The Foundation takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.

These measures may include:

  • Using established third-party platforms for payment processing and fundraising transactions.

  • Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel and service providers.

  • Maintaining appropriate account access controls and security practices.

  • Using secure systems for the collection and management of donor

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