The Privacy Policy (“Policy”) outlined below applies to the Hejl Foundation (the “Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) website, located at www.hejlfoundation.org, and any other websites operated by the Foundation that link to this Policy (the “Site”). This Policy explains the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when visiting the Site, and how we collect, use, protect, and disclose that information. The Policy applies to information collected: (i) on the Site, and (ii) in email and other electronic communications between you and the Site.

If you have questions regarding this Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at info@hejlfoundation.org or via the contact details provided below. Please read this Policy carefully before using the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by this Policy and our Terms (as previously defined on the Site). If you do not agree with this Policy or the Terms, please refrain from using the Site.

You may browse our Site without providing your name, email address, or other personal information. However, we may collect various types of information about you, including:

• Personal data: information that identifies you, including, without limitation, your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
• Anonymous data: information that does not personally identify you.
• Information about your internet connection, device, and usage patterns.

We collect this information through various methods, including, without limitation, the following:

• Directly from you: When you provide it through forms (such as grant applications), email communications, or other interactions with the Site. This includes when you contact us, subscribe to newsletters, apply for grants, or participate in our programs or events.
• Automatically: Through your navigation of the Site, including details such as IP addresses and information from cookies (small files placed on your device to improve the browsing experience). You may refuse cookies by adjusting your browser settings, but doing so may limit your access to certain parts of the Site.
• From third parties: We may receive information about you from grantee organizations, analytics providers, or other sources such as your organization if you are listed as a contact.

We may use the information we collect for various purposes including, but not limited to:

• Communicating with you and responding to inquiries.
• Managing and improving the Site, including research and analytics on usage.
• Processing grant applications and managing grants.
• Sending newsletters, information about programs, and event updates.
• Administering programs, initiatives, and events you register for.
• Ensuring the security and functionality of the Site.

We may process personal data to fulfill agreements, to comply with legal obligations, or for our legitimate interests where appropriate. We will only use your personal data for the purposes for which it was collected unless required by law, court order or with your consent for other compatible purposes.

The Foundation does not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data in certain circumstances, including, without limitation, the following:

• With third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, IT services). These service providers are required to use your personal data only for the purposes specified by us and in compliance with applicable law.
• When required by law or legal processes, including, without limitation, to respond to government requests, court orders or protect the rights and safety of our employees, you, or others.

We endeavor to implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Although no internet-based system can guarantee complete security, we work to safeguard your information with physical, electronic, and procedural controls. Access to your personal data is limited to authorized personnel and third parties who need to know the information for legitimate purposes.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill our legitimate interests and to comply with any applicable legal requirements.

We may modify this Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, along with the date of the last update. Your continued use of the Site after any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised Policy.

The Site is operated in the United States. By using the Site, you consent to your information being processed and stored in the United States or other locations where the Foundation or its service providers operate.

The Site may include links to third-party websites; however, the presence of any link to another website should not be seen as an endorsement. The Foundation is not responsible for their privacy policies or terms of use nor does the Foundation review, monitor, or endorse the content on other websites and is not responsible for their content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.

This Site is intended for adults. If you are under the age of 18 (or the applicable age of minority in your jurisdiction), please do not provide any personal data through the Site.