Privacy Policy

Introduction

American Leadership Forum – Great Valley Chapter (“ALF Great Valley,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a nonprofit organization committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website, make a donation or payment, register for a program or retreat, or otherwise interact with us online.

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Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

• Name

• Email address

• Mailing address

• Phone number

• Professional or organizational affiliation

• Information submitted through applications, registrations, forms, or surveys

• Donation and payment-related information

This information may be collected when you apply for or participate in fellows programs, retreats, events, make a donation, or contact us.

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Payment and Donation Information

Payments and donations made through our website are processed securely through Stripe, a third-party payment processor.

• ALF Great Valley does not store or have access to your full credit card or banking details

• Stripe collects and processes payment information in accordance with its own Privacy Policy

 

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address

• Browser type and device information

• Pages visited and general usage data

This information helps us understand how our website is used and improve our programs, communications, and outreach.

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How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Process donations, payments, and event or retreat registrations

• Administer fellows programs and leadership retreats

• Communicate with participants, donors, alumni, and volunteers

• Share information about programs, events, and organizational updates

• Respond to inquiries and requests

• Improve our website, offerings, and community impact

• Comply with legal, financial, and nonprofit reporting requirements

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.

 

Donor & Participant Privacy

ALF Great Valley respects the privacy of our donors, fellows, retreat participants, and community members.

• Donor information is used solely for acknowledgment, receipts, required reporting, and relationship stewardship

• Participant information is used to administer programs, retreats, and related communications

• We do not share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes

Any sharing of information with service providers is limited to what is necessary to operate our programs and services.

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Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party service providers to support our operations, including:

• Wix for website hosting and online forms

• Stripe for secure payment and donation processing

• Email, registration, or analytics tools to support communication and outreach

These providers are given access only to information necessary to perform their services and are required to safeguard your data.

 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyze website usage. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

 

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. While we strive to safeguard your data, no method of transmission or storage over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

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Your Rights and Choices

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

• Request access to your personal information

• Request corrections or updates to your data

• Request deletion of your information, subject to legal and nonprofit record-keeping requirements

• Opt out of certain communications

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

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Children’s Privacy

Our website and programs are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

American Leadership Forum – Great Valley Chapter

Email: alf@alfgreatvalley.org

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