Privacy Policy

Disclosure: Roots of Change Foundation application for 501 (c) (3) status is currently pending. We anticipate approval in 2026. Once approved it will be retroactive to October 2025 allowing any contributions made in support of the gala and the foundation’s stated goals to qualify as tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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Cleveland, Ohio
Effective Date:10/01/2025

Roots of Change Foundation is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information entrusted to us. As a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to helping orphaned children in Bugiri and Jinja, Uganda purchase land, we value transparency and integrity in all we do.

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This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

• Name
• Mailing address
• Email address
• Phone number
• Donation amount and history
• Payment information processed through secure third party payment processors
• Event registration details

Non Personal Information

• Browser type
• Device information
• IP address
• Website usage data collected through cookies or analytics tools

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

• Process donations and issue receipts
• Register you for events
• Communicate updates about our mission and impact
• Respond to inquiries
• Send newsletters and fundraising communications
• Improve our website and outreach efforts
• Comply with legal and financial reporting obligations

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

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3. Payment Processing

All online donations are processed through secure third party payment processors. Roots of Change Foundation does not store full credit card numbers on our servers. Payment processors maintain their own privacy and security policies.

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4. Sharing of Information

We may share limited information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers assisting with email communication, event management, or donation processing
• When required by law, subpoena, or regulatory request
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of Roots of Change Foundation

We require service providers to maintain appropriate confidentiality and data protection standards.

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5. Donor Privacy Commitment

We respect the privacy of our donors.

Donor names may be publicly acknowledged in annual reports or event materials unless anonymity is requested in writing. Donors may request to remain anonymous at any time.

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6. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and gather general visitor analytics.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the website may not function properly.

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7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

While no system can guarantee complete security, we take appropriate measures to protect your data.

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8. Your Choices

You may:

• Opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link
• Request access to or correction of your personal information
• Request deletion of your information where legally permitted
• Request anonymity in donor recognition

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

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9. Children’s Privacy

Roots of Change Foundation does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 through our website. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will take steps to delete it.

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.

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Roots of Change Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio