Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 6/1/25

Last Updated: 6/11/25

SoundLocal Foundation, Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide when you visit our website or engage with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact information: such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
  • Payment information: when you donate through platforms like Donately, Stripe, or similar processors
  • Communications: such as emails or other messages you send to us
  • Website activity: including IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and cookies

We may collect this information directly from you or automatically through your interaction with our site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process donations and provide tax receipts
  • Send newsletters, updates, or fundraising communications
  • Respond to inquiries or feedback
  • Analyze website usage and improve user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

We only use your information in ways consistent with this policy and applicable law. We process your personal data based on your consent, our contractual obligations (e.g. to process your donation), and compliance with legal requirements, consistent with Article 6 of the GDPR.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Third-party service providers such as Donately (donation platform), Stripe (payment processor), Mailchimp or other email marketing platforms, CRM systems, or analytics tools
  • Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law
  • Our trusted contractors or partners, only as necessary to support our mission and operations

We never sell or rent your personal information.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

5. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above. We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

6. Your Rights

You may:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you
  • Request corrections or updates to your data
  • Opt out of email communications at any time
  • Request deletion of your information, subject to legal or operational needs

To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert contact email].

7. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Us

For questions or requests regarding this policy, email us at:

📧hello@soundlocal.org

📬SoundLocal Foundation, 6012 Wilmett Rd, Bethesda MD 20817