1. Introduction
The Bucket Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through thebucketfoundation.org (the “Site”), how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site or making a donation, you agree to the practices described here.
2. Information We Collect
Information you give us
- Get Involved form: your full name, email address, phone number (optional), and the reason you’re reaching out to us.
- Donations: your name, email, billing address, and donation amount, collected and processed by Stripe. We do not store your full card number, expiration, or CVC.
- Email or social messages: any information you choose to share when you contact us.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect:
- IP address and approximate location;
- Browser type, device type, and operating system;
- Pages viewed, time on page, and referring URL;
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process and acknowledge your donation;
- Respond to your inquiries and follow up with you about getting involved;
- Send updates about the foundation’s work, if you’ve opted in;
- Operate, secure, and improve the Site;
- Comply with applicable laws and protect against fraud or abuse.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with:
- Stripe — to process your donation. Stripe’s privacy practices are described at stripe.com/privacy.
- Service providers — including our email, CRM (GoHighLevel), and analytics providers, who help us operate the foundation and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
- Our Tanzania program partners — only to the extent necessary to coordinate sponsorship (for example, confirming a student’s enrollment status), and with appropriate protections.
- Legal authorities — if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of The Bucket Foundation, our donors, or others.
5. Cookies and Analytics
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences and help us understand how visitors use the Site. You can usually disable cookies in your browser settings, though some Site features may not work properly without them.
6. Data Retention
We keep your information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law. For example, donation records may need to be retained for tax, accounting, and audit purposes.
7. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you;
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information;
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements);
- Object to or restrict certain processing;
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected]. We will respond within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable law.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us and we will delete it.
9. International Transfers
The Bucket Foundation works internationally. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States and Tanzania, where data-protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using the Site, you consent to such transfers, subject to appropriate safeguards.
10. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You share information with us at your own risk.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be highlighted on the Site or communicated by email where appropriate.
12. Contact Us
For privacy questions or requests:
The Bucket Foundation
[email protected]