Last updated: May 2026
Introduction
The Sylvia Brinkman Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website, sylviabrinkmanfoundation.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with us.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact Information: When you contact us by email or postal mail, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide.
- Donation Information: When you make a donation, we collect the information needed to process the gift and send a tax-deduction receipt.
- Website Usage Data: We may collect non-personal information about how you interact with our website, such as pages visited and time spent on the site, through standard web server logs.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries you send us
- Process donations and send tax receipts
- Improve our website and services
- Communicate with you about the foundation's activities, when applicable
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who help us operate our website (such as our web hosting provider)
- When required by law or to protect our legal rights
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect any personal information you share with us from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
Cookies
Our website does not set tracking cookies and does not use third-party advertising cookies.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses the following third-party services:
- Google Fonts: For typography. Google may collect standard usage data. See Google's Privacy Policy.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to any personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Withdraw consent for us to contact you
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@sylviabrinkmanfoundation.org.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Sylvia Brinkman Foundation
116 Agnes Rd
Knoxville, TN 37919
info@sylviabrinkmanfoundation.org