Last Updated: April 18, 2026

Montgomery Whitewater Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and what choices you have. It applies to information collected through our website and any related services.

By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use this website.

1.  Information We Collect

1.1  Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Make a donation — including your name, email address, mailing address, phone number (if provided), and payment information
• Sign up for our newsletter — including your name (if provided) and email address
• Contact us through a form or email — including any information you choose to share

1.2  Payment Information

Donation payments are processed through Stripe. We do not store your full credit card number, CVV, or other sensitive payment details on our servers. Stripe collects and processes payment information directly, subject to Stripe’s own Privacy Policy (available at stripe.com/privacy). GiveWP is used to manage and record donation activity on our end.

1.3  Information Collected Automatically

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

• Your IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring URLs (the page that led you to our site)
• Date and time of your visit

This information is collected through cookies, web server logs, and similar tracking technologies. See Section 5 for more on cookies.

2.  How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Processing and recording your donations, including issuing receipts and tax acknowledgment letters
• Managing recurring donations and communicating with you about your giving
• Sending our newsletter and other updates about our mission, programs, and fundraising activities (for those who opt in)
• Responding to your inquiries and providing donor support
• Improving the functionality and content of our website
• Complying with legal obligations, including recordkeeping requirements for nonprofits and charitable organizations
• Preventing fraud and ensuring the security of our systems

We will not use your information for purposes materially different from those described above without obtaining your prior consent.

3.  How We Share Your Information

3.1  Service Providers

We share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating this website and delivering our services, including:

• Stripe — payment processing
• GiveWP — donation management and recordkeeping
• Email service providers — for sending newsletters and transactional emails

These providers are contractually required to use your information only to perform services on our behalf and to protect it appropriately.

3.2  Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal process, such as a subpoena or court order. We may also disclose information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Montgomery Whitewater Foundation, our donors, or the public.

3.3  Organizational Transfers

In the event of a merger, dissolution, or transfer of substantially all of our assets to another nonprofit organization, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the same privacy protections described here.

3.4  We Do Not Sell Your Information

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for commercial purposes. Period.

4.  Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by law. Donation records are typically retained for a minimum of seven years in accordance with IRS guidelines applicable to nonprofit organizations. Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 7).

5.  Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies — required for the website to function, such as session management and donation form security
• Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics or similar tools)
• Preference cookies — remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including the donation form. Most browsers also allow you to opt out of analytics tracking.

6.  Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at whitewatergives@gmail.com.

7.  Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Access — Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction — Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion — Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention obligations
• Opt-out of marketing — Unsubscribe from our newsletter or other promotional communications at any time
• Data portability — Request your data in a commonly used format (where technically feasible)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at whitewatergives@gmail.com. We will respond to verifiable requests within 30 days. Please note that we may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests, and some requests may be subject to legal exceptions.

Unsubscribe from Newsletter

You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email communication or by emailing us at whitewatergives@gmail.com. We will process your request promptly.

8.  Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. All donation transactions are encrypted using TLS/SSL. Payment data is processed by Stripe, which is certified to PCI Service Provider Level 1 — the most stringent level of certification in the payments industry.

While we work hard to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and we encourage you to use strong, unique passwords and to protect your own accounts.

9.  Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites such as Stripe, social media platforms, or other organizations we support. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10.  Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated Policy on this page and update the “Last Updated” date above. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

For material changes that significantly affect how we use your information, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you directly — such as by email or by posting a prominent notice on our website.

11.  Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Montgomery Whitewater Foundation

Attn: Privacy Officer

Physical: 1100 Maxwell Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36104

Mailing: 9164 Eastchase Blvd. #185, Montgomery, AL 36117

Email: whitewatergives@gmail.com