Privacy Policy

SHE FOUGHT FOR THEM FOUNDATION

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: October 19, 2026

1. Introduction

She Fought For Them Foundation is an Illinois nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of the children, families, caregivers, volunteers, donors, and community members who participate in our programs and visit our website.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information through our website, www.shefoughtforthemfoudation.org, and our free educational programs, community workshops, literacy activities, youth initiatives, volunteer opportunities, and community outreach services.

All community classes and educational programs offered directly by She Fought For Them Foundation are free of charge.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our Foundation, we may collect:

Personal and Contact Information

Full name
Email address
Telephone number
Mailing address
Emergency contact information when necessary

Program Registration Information

Community class and workshop registrations
Event participation and attendance
Volunteer applications and availability
Parent or legal guardian contact information
Age or age range when needed for youth programs
Accessibility or accommodation requests voluntarily provided

Donation Information

Donor name and contact information
Donation amount or description of donated items
Donation date and acknowledgment records

Financial donations may be processed through secure third-party donation platforms. The Foundation does not intentionally collect or store complete payment card numbers.

Website Information

Our website and its service providers may automatically collect technical information such as IP addresses, browser types, device information, website activity, and cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use personal information to:

Register participants for free community classes and workshops.
Coordinate youth literacy and educational programs.
Organize community outreach and family support activities.
Communicate important program updates, reminders, and cancellations.
Manage volunteer participation and scheduling.
Maintain attendance and program records.
Coordinate the distribution of donated supplies and resources.
Process charitable donations and provide donation acknowledgments.
Respond to questions and requests for assistance.
Improve our website and community programs.
Meet applicable legal, financial reporting, and nonprofit recordkeeping obligations.

We collect only the information reasonably necessary for these purposes.

4. Free Community Education Programs

She Fought For Them Foundation offers free educational and community awareness programs, which may include:

CPR, First Aid, and AED awareness
Narcan (Naloxone) awareness
Emergency preparedness education
STEM Saves Lives youth education
Children's literacy and storytelling activities
Illinois Notary Public educational workshops
Family support and community resource programs

Information collected during registration is used to coordinate participation, communicate with attendees, and support safe program operations.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, free awareness classes do not provide professional certification.

5. Children's Privacy and Protection

Protecting children and their personal information is especially important to our Foundation.

Our website is intended primarily for adults, parents, guardians, donors, and community partners.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly online from children under age 13 without appropriate parental consent or another lawful basis.

When children participate in Foundation activities, we may collect limited information from a parent or legal guardian that is necessary for registration, safety, supervision, and program coordination.

We do not knowingly sell children's personal information.

Photographs, videos, or identifying information about children will not be used for public promotional purposes without appropriate written parent or legal guardian authorization.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us without appropriate permission, please contact us.

6. Sharing Your Information

She Fought For Them Foundation does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may share limited information when reasonably necessary:

With website hosting, registration, communication, or donation-processing providers.
With authorized Foundation staff and volunteers who need information to perform assigned duties.
With community partners when necessary to coordinate a program and when an appropriate legal basis or consent exists.
When required by law, legal process, or applicable reporting obligations.
When necessary to protect the safety, rights, or well-being of participants and others.

We do not share personal information with outside organizations for their independent marketing without appropriate permission.

Mobile phone numbers and text-message consent information are not sold or shared with third parties for their marketing purposes.

7. Text Messages and Email Communications

Participants, donors, and volunteers may receive communications related to Foundation activities.

These may include registration confirmations, class reminders, schedule changes, community event announcements, and volunteer updates.

Where consent is required, we will obtain it before sending promotional emails or text messages.

If you opt in to text messages, message frequency may vary and message and data rates may apply. You may reply STOP to opt out or HELP for assistance, where those features are supported by our messaging service.

Participation in free Foundation programs does not require consent to receive promotional text messages.

8. Donations and Donor Privacy

The Foundation respects the privacy of individuals, businesses, and organizations that support our charitable mission.

Donor information may be used to:

Acknowledge charitable contributions.
Provide donation receipts.
Maintain accurate nonprofit financial records.
Communicate about Foundation activities, subject to applicable communication preferences.
Meet legal and financial reporting requirements.

We will not publicly identify a donor or disclose individual donation details for promotional purposes without appropriate permission, except where disclosure is legally required.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

Access to sensitive information is limited to authorized individuals with a legitimate program or operational need.

Although we work to protect information, no electronic system or method of transmission can guarantee absolute security.

10. Information Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to administer programs, maintain appropriate records, fulfill legal obligations, and support Foundation operations.

Information that is no longer needed will be securely deleted or otherwise appropriately disposed of, subject to applicable recordkeeping requirements.

11. Your Privacy Choices

You may contact the Foundation to:

Request access to personal information we maintain about you.
Correct or update inaccurate information.
Request deletion of information, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.
Withdraw consent for optional communications.
Ask questions about how your information is collected or used.

We will review privacy requests and respond within a reasonable timeframe consistent with applicable law.

12. Cookies and Website Technology

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, remember preferences, and understand website activity.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or available website privacy controls.

Some website features may not function properly when certain cookies are disabled.

13. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may include links to outside websites, donation platforms, event registration systems, and community resources.

These third parties operate under their own privacy policies and practices.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of external websites before submitting personal information.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

She Fought For Them Foundation may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our programs, website practices, or legal requirements.

Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

When appropriate, we will provide additional notice of material changes.

15. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests concerning personal information, please contact:

She Fought For Them Foundation

4415 Harrison Street, Suite 240
Hillside, IL 60162

Phone: 866-274-3289
Email: tammy@shefoughtforthemfoudation.org
Website: www.shefoughtforthemfoudation.org

Support • Empower • Advocate • Change Lives

Strong Caregivers. Strong Children. Stronger Communities.