Privacy Policy

1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy

We understand that philanthropy is a personal act. We are committed to protecting your data with the same rigor we apply to our scientific research.

2. Information We Collect

  • Donation Data: Name, email, and billing address (collected via Stripe/PayPal). We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
  • Technical Data: IP addresses and cookies to improve site performance (via Google Analytics 4).
  • Communication: Email addresses for our “News & Pub Hub” newsletter.

3. How We Use Your Data

  • To process tax-deductible receipts.
  • To provide quarterly impact updates and grantee reports.
  • To comply with IRS reporting requirements for 501(c)(3) organizations.

4. The “No-Sell” Guarantee

We never sell, rent, or trade donor lists. We do not share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. Data is only shared with essential service providers (like Stripe for payment processing) who are legally bound to protect it.

5. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

Depending on your location, you have the right to access, delete, or correct your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact hello@weinstock-foundation.org/WCF/

6. Data Security

We utilize SSL encryption and follow industry-standard security protocols to ensure your transaction and personal data remain secure.