The Foundation for Learning and Literacy ("we," "us," "the Foundation") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

1. What Information We Collect

We do not collect personal information from general visitors browsing our website.

We only collect personal information when you choose to subscribe and become a Friend of the Foundation. When you sign up, we collect:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Your Occupation
• Your State

No other personal data is collected through this process.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information you provide is used solely to:

• Send you the regular updates, newsletters, or messages described to you at the time of signup as a Friend of the Foundation.

We do not use your name or email address for any other purpose, including marketing unrelated to the Friend of the Foundation program, profiling, or automated decision-making.

3. How We Do Not Use Your Information

We will never:

• Sell your personal information to third parties.
• Share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
• Use your information for any purpose beyond what was described to you at signup.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your information is stored securely and access is limited to those within the Foundation who need it to send Friend of the Foundation communications. We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

5. Data Retention

We retain your name and email address for as long as you remain subscribed as a Friend of the Foundation. If you unsubscribe or withdraw consent, we will remove your information within a reasonable period, except where retention is required by law.

6. Cookies and Website Statistics

Analytics Tool

Our website uses Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our site, such as which pages are viewed and how long visitors stay. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information.

This data is collected on an anonymous, aggregated basis and is not linked to the name or email address you may have provided as a Friend of the Foundation. It is used solely to help us improve our website and content.

You can control or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings, or opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

For more information on how Google collects and processes this data, please see Google's Privacy Policy.

Social Sharing (AddToAny)

Our website also uses the AddToAny plugin to provide social sharing buttons on a limited number of pages, allowing visitors to share our content on social media and other platforms. By design, AddToAny does not store personal data. It may use preference cookies to remember your preferred sharing services, and its underlying technology providers may temporarily store strictly necessary data as permitted by applicable regulations. This information is used only to support the sharing function and is not linked to the name or email address you may have provided as a Friend of the Foundation.

You can manage or disable cookies used by AddToAny at any time through your browser settings.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails, or by contacting us directly.
• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of your personal information from our records.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Friend of the Foundation signup is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

Foundation for Learning and Literacy
Email: learningandliteracy2020@gmail.com.