Effective Date: July 1, 2025
- We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it or when necessary to operate and improve the Site.
- The type of information we collect depends on how you interact with the Site (e.g., contact forms, email subscriptions, donations).
- We do not sell or monetize personal information.
- You have choices and rights regarding how your personal information is used.
This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) governs the manner in which the Sioux City Public Schools Foundation, a nonprofit organization (“SCPSF,” “Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of this website (the “Site”). This Policy applies to the Site and all products, services, and communications offered by the Foundation through the Site.
1. Scope and Applicability
BY USING OR ACCESSING THIS SITE IN ANY MANNER, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS OF THIS POLICY, YOU SHOULD NOT USE THE SITE.
This Policy applies solely to information collected through this Site and does not apply to information collected offline or through third‑party websites not controlled by SCPSF, except as expressly stated herein. This Policy applies solely to information collected through this Site and does not apply to information collected offline or through third‑party websites not controlled by SCPSF, except as expressly stated herein.
2. Information We Collect
For purposes of this Policy, “personal information” means any information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to an identifiable individual, either on its own or when combined with other available information.
2.1 Personal Information
SCPSF may collect personally identifiable information that Users voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Telephone number
Personal information may be collected when Users submit a contact form, subscribe to email communications, or initiate a donation through a third‑party donation platform. SCPSF does not collect or store sensitive payment information. All financial transactions are processed directly by third‑party payment processors.
2.2 Non‑Personal Information
SCPSF may collect non‑personally identifiable information about Users whenever they interact with the Site. This may include browser type, operating system, device information, referring URLs, and general usage data.
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
SCPSF processes personal information based on one or more of the following lawful bases, as applicable:
- User consent
- Performance of a legitimate nonprofit purpose
- Compliance with applicable legal obligations
4. Use of Collected Information
SCPSF may use collected information for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and communications
- To distribute newsletters and organizational updates
- To process, acknowledge, and record charitable donations
- To improve website functionality and outreach efforts
- To maintain internal administrative and operational records
SCPSF does not sell, lease, or trade personal information to third parties.
5. Disclosure of Information
Personal information may be disclosed only as necessary to:
- Trusted service providers who assist in operating the Site or conducting Foundation activities
- Comply with legal obligations, court orders, or lawful governmental requests
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of SCPSF, its Users, or others
6. Third‑Party Service Providers
SCPSF utilizes third‑party vendors to support its operations. These providers may collect or process information in accordance with their own privacy policies:
- GiveButter – Donation processing and donor communications
- Thrillshare (Apptegy) – Website management and communication tools
- SMORE – Email and newsletter distribution services
SCPSF does not control and is not responsible for the privacy practices of third‑party providers.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance User experience and analyze Site usage. Users may configure their browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some Site features may not function properly as a result.
8. Data Retention
SCPSF retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
9. Data Security
SCPSF implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Notwithstanding these efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and SCPSF does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent, in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
If SCPSF becomes aware that personal information has been collected from a child under 13 without parental consent, such information will be promptly deleted.
11. User Rights and Choices
Users may, subject to applicable law:
- Opt-out of receiving email communications at any time
- Request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
SCPSF reserves the right to update or modify this Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Site, and the updated effective date will be reflected above.
13. Governing Law
This Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Iowa, without regard to conflict‑of‑laws principles.
14. Contact Information
Questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or SCPSF’s data practices may be directed to:
Sioux City Public Schools Foundation
627 4th Street
scpsf@live.siouxcityschools.com