Privacy Policy

The Gaygency Foundation
Effective Date: March 1, 2025

1. Introduction

The Gaygency Foundation ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.thegaygencyfoundation.org] (the "Website") and apply for our programs.

By using our Website or submitting information to us, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide to Us

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Business-related details when you apply for our programs.
• Documents such as your Articles of Incorporation (if applicable).
• Financial and demographic information necessary for program eligibility.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may collect certain information automatically, including:

• IP address, browser type, and operating system.
• Pages visited, time spent on our Website, and referral sources.
• Cookies and tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy for more details).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To process and review applications for our business support programs.
• To communicate with you about your application, eligibility, or program updates.
• To improve our Website, services, and outreach efforts.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect the rights and safety of The Gaygency Foundation and our users.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information with:

• Service providers and partners who assist with application processing, mentorship programs, and business support services.
• Legal authorities if required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights & Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access & Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal data by contacting us.
• Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from our communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails.
• Cookie Preferences: You can manage cookie settings through your browser (see our Cookie Policy for details).

7. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

📧 Email: support@thegaygencyfoundation.org
🌐 Website: www.thegaygencyfoundation.org