AV Foundation, Inc.
Effective Date: December 12th, 2025
AV Foundation, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information of our community, donors, volunteers, and program participants.
Who We Are
Our website address is:
http://avfoundationinc.com
AV Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization serving underserved youth and families through community-based programs, enrichment services, mentorship, and outreach initiatives.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information including, but not limited to:
- Names and email addresses
- Mailing addresses
- Donation and transaction details
- Program or event registration information
- Communications you voluntarily send to us
Payment information for donations or paid registrations is processed securely through third-party providers. AV Foundation, Inc. does not store full credit or debit card numbers.
Children’s Privacy
Protecting the privacy of children is extremely important to us.
- We may collect limited information about minors only as necessary to operate our programs.
- Parental or legal guardian consent is required for youth participation where applicable.
- Information related to minors is used solely for program administration, safety, and legal compliance.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate and improve our programs and services
- Process donations and program registrations
- Communicate updates, opportunities, and organizational news
- Maintain participant safety and program integrity
- Comply with legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine if you use it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
After comment approval, your profile picture may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site may be able to download and extract location data from images posted publicly.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies last for one year.
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
Login cookies last for two days, and screen option cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the originating website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with embedded content.
Email Communications
If you provide your email address, we may send communications related to programs, events, fundraising efforts, or organizational updates. You may opt out of communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.
Who We Share Your Data With
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers only as necessary to operate our website, process donations, and administer programs. These providers are required to protect your information.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely.
- User profiles retain information until edited or deleted.
- Donation and program records are retained as required for administrative, legal, and financial reporting purposes.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may request:
- An exported file of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction or deletion of your personal data
This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: