Effective Date: May 1, 2026
The Tim St. John Memorial Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a 501(c)(3) public charity. We are deeply committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, website visitors, and supporters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you make a donation, sign up for our newsletter, register for an event, or contact us. This information may include:
- Name
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Donation history and amount
Note on Payment Information: All online financial donations are processed securely through our third-party payment processors. We do not store or have access to your full credit card or bank account details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We limit the use of your personal information to the administrative and operational needs of our foundation. Specifically, we use your contact details to:
- Send you news and updates about the Foundation’s mission and impact.
- Share information regarding upcoming Foundation events.
- Provide necessary tax reporting information, such as donation receipts and annual tax statements.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not use your personal information for any third-party marketing, nor do we sell, rent, trade, or share your contact information with outside organizations.
Your data is only shared with service providers (such as email platforms or payment processors) strictly to the extent necessary to manage foundation communications and process donations. These providers are prohibited from using your information for any other purpose. Information may also be disclosed if required to do so by law or to comply with a legal process.
4. Data Security
Reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security measures are implemented to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
5. Your Choices and Rights
Supporters have control over communication preferences:
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribing from news and event updates is possible at any time by following the instructions in the emails or by contacting the Foundation directly.
- Access and Updates: Requests to review, correct, or delete personal contact information on file can be made by contacting the Foundation.
6. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in practices or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
7. Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, the Tim St. John Memorial Foundation can be reached at:
Tim St. John Memorial Foundation
2041 Brentwood Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062