Effective: April 6, 2026
Our Commitment to You
At Franconia Soaring Foundation, we handle your data with the same care we’d want for
our own information. This policy explains what information we gather, why we need it, and
how we put it to use.
The Information We Gather
Personal Information
The Franconia Soaring Foundation website does not directly collect personal information
from visitors. If you choose to donate through our external donation page (hosted by
GoFundMe Pro), any personal or payment information you provide is governed by
GoFundMe’s privacy policy – we do not receive, store, or process that information
directly.
Usage Data
We may collect information about how the website is accessed and used, including:
- Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
- Device information
- General location data (country or region level)
- Cookies and tracking technologies
This data is collected in aggregate and is not used to identify individual visitors.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Monitor website traffic and usage patterns
- Diagnose and fix technical issues
- Improve our website and visitor experience
We use Google Analytics, a third-party analytics service provided by Google LLC, to help us
understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects usage data on our
behalf using cookies. You can learn more about how Google uses this data at
google.com/policies/privacy/partners.
We won’t:
- Sell your information to third parties
- Use your data for purposes beyond those described in this policy
- Retain your information longer than necessary
Data Sharing
We share information only when:
- You have given us explicit permission
- Required by service providers operating on our behalf – including Google Analytics,
which collects aggregated usage data to help us understand site traffic - The law requires it
- It is necessary to protect the rights or safety of our users or organization
We do not embed or host any payment processing directly on our website. Donations are
handled through GoFundMe Pro, an external platform with its own privacy practices.
Data Retention
Usage and analytics data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes
described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. We do not store personal
information on our servers.
Your Rights
Your data belongs to you. You can:
- Access information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your information
- Object to or request restriction of processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]
Cookies
We use cookies to operate and improve our website, understand how visitors use our
services, and support our mission.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us
recognize your browser, remember preferences, and gather basic information about site
usage.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These enable core
features such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the site. - Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with our website —
such as pages visited and time spent on the site. We use Google Analytics for this
purpose. Data collected is aggregated and anonymous.
We do not set first-party cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking purposes.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that
disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect
personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal
information, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.
Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we
collect against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no
method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee
absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date
at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed
about how we handle your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your information, please
reach out:
Franconia Soaring Foundation [email protected]