Privacy Policy

At Helpstart Education Foundation (HSEF), your privacy matters to us.

  • This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

  • If you don’t find the answer to your question here, please reach out through our Contact Page.

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with our website, we may collect:

  • Personal details you provide (name, email, phone, billing details for donations)

  • Non-personal details automatically collected (browser type, device, pages visited, time spent on site)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process donations and issue receipts

  • Respond to questions submitted via our contact form

  • Send newsletters and updates (if you subscribed)

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Ensure security and prevent fraud

We will never sell or rent your information to anyone.

3. Donations & Security

  • Donations are processed through trusted providers such as Stripe or other donor platforms.

  • We do not store your credit card or banking details

  • All transactions are encrypted and secure

4. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze traffic. You can manage cookies in your browser settings at any time. (See our full Cookies Policy for details.)

5. Sharing of Information

We may share limited information with trusted third-party services (e.g., payment processors, email newsletter tools, analytics providers). They are required to keep your data secure and only use it to support HSEF’s mission.

6. Your Choices & Rights

You can:

  • Request a copy of your personal data

  • Ask us to update or delete your information

  • Unsubscribe from newsletters at any time

  • Manage cookies in your browser

  • To make a request, use our Contact Page.

7. Data Security

We take steps to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our site may link to partner or external websites (e.g., BYU-Pathway, YouTube). Please note we are not responsible for their privacy practices.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any updates will appear on this page with the revised date.

10. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, please reach out via our Contact Page. We’ll respond as soon as possible.

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