Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 29, 2025

Veritas Education Foundation (“Foundation”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use any of our services, including donation forms, program registration, email and SMS communication.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Name, email address, phone number

  • Mailing address and zip code

  • Payment information (via secure third-party processors)

  • Program registration data (including youth participant info, if provided by a parent/guardian)

  • Communication preferences and responses

  • SMS opt-in status and message history

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process donations and payments

  • Register participants for programs and events

  • Communicate with you via email, SMS, or phone

  • Send tax receipts or acknowledgments

  • Promote scholarship or fundraising opportunities

  • Improve our website, services, and outreach

  • Comply with legal obligations

3. SMS/Text Message Communications (10DLC Compliance)

If you opt in to receive SMS messages from us (e.g., program updates, donation campaigns, or event reminders), we comply with 10DLC (10-Digit Long Code) registration and A2P messaging standards, including:

  • Consent: You will only receive text messages if you have explicitly opted in by checking a box on a form or replying “YES” to an SMS opt-in prompt.

  • Message Frequency: Messages may be sent periodically; frequency may vary based on your interaction.

  • Data Rates: Message and data rates may apply.

  • Opt-Out: You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. You can also contact us directly to be removed.

  • Help: For help, reply HELP or email us at info@veritaseducationfoundation.org

We do not sell, rent, or share your phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell or trade your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Trusted third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, CRM platforms, SMS/email platforms)

  • Legal authorities when required to comply with law, regulation, subpoena, or legal process

All third-party services we use are required to maintain confidentiality and security of your data.

5. Data Security

We use SSL encryption, PCI-compliant payment gateways, and internal data access controls to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Donor and Participant Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we store

  • Correct or update your information

  • Withdraw consent or unsubscribe from marketing communications

  • Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@veritaseducationfoundation.org

7. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our site. This may include Google Analytics or other tools that collect anonymized usage data.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

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 effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Veritas Educational & Athletic Foundation
2569 Chino Hills Pkwy Ste E. Chino Hills, CA 91709