Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy of The Poynter Foundation

The Poynter Foundation ("The Foundation," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website and supporters of our mission. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide: 

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Make a donation 
• Register for an event 
• Apply for a scholarship 
• Subscribe to newsletters or updates 
• Contact us through our website 
• Volunteer or participate in Foundation activities 

This information may include:

• Name 
• Email address 
• Mailing address 
• Phone number 
• Donation information 
• Scholarship application information 
• Any other information you choose to provide 

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address 
• Browser type 
• Device information 
• Pages visited 
• Time spent on our website 
• Referring website addresses 
• General geographic location 

This information helps us improve our website and better understand how visitors use it.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Process donations and issue receipts 
• Administer scholarship programs 
• Register participants for events 
• Respond to inquiries and requests 
• Send newsletters and Foundation updates 
• Improve our website and services 
• Maintain records required by law 
• Protect against fraud and unauthorized activities 

Donations and Payment Processing

Donations made through our website may be processed by trusted third-party payment processors. We do not store complete credit card information on our servers.

Payment processors collect and handle payment information according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies before making a donation.

Scholarship Applications

If you apply for a scholarship through The Poynter Foundation, we may collect additional information necessary to evaluate your application.

Scholarship-related information will be used solely for scholarship administration and selection purposes unless otherwise disclosed at the time of collection.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality 
• Analyze website traffic 
• Understand visitor preferences 
• Enhance user experience 

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect certain website features.

Sharing of Information

The Poynter Foundation does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in operating our website, donation processing, or communications 
• When required by law or legal process 
• To protect the rights, safety, and security of The Foundation or others 
• With your consent 

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list or provide your email address, we may send updates about:

• Scholarship opportunities 
• Fundraising events 
• The Poynter Scholarship Open 
• Foundation news and announcements 

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our communications.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent.

If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13 without proper authorization, we will take steps to delete that information.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including event registration platforms, payment processors, sponsors, or educational institutions.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information 
• Request correction of inaccurate information 
• Request deletion of your information 
• Opt-out of certain communications 
• Withdraw consent where applicable 

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under California law regarding your personal information. The Poynter Foundation does not sell personal information.

California residents may contact us to request information regarding the personal information we maintain about them and to exercise applicable privacy rights.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

The Poynter Foundation
3623 SW 60th Ave
Seattle, WA 98116
Email: ryan@poyntertournament.com
Phone: 619-829-0971