Privacy Policy

Overview

Dr. Matilda A. Evans Educational Foundation Inc (“Dr. Matilda A. Evans Educational Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a nonprofit educational foundation preserving the legacy of Dr. Matilda A. Evans and expanding educational opportunity through programs, partnerships, and public history. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy.

Scope & Who We Are

This policy applies to information we collect through our website and related pages that link to it (collectively, the “Services”). It does not apply to third-party websites, apps, or services that are not controlled by us.

• Controller: Dr. Matilda A. Evans Educational Foundation Inc
• Contact: Matildaevansmd@yahoo.com
• Postal: Columbia, SC

Information We Collect

• Account & Profile Data: name, email, and other details you provide when creating an account or filling out forms.
• Content You Provide: messages, feedback, uploads, and other content you submit through the Services.
• Usage Data: pages viewed, links clicked, referral pages, time on page, approximate location (from IP), device/browser type, and similar diagnostics.
• Cookies/Identifiers: cookies, local storage, pixel tags, and similar technologies (see “Cookies & Similar Tech”).

Where We Get Data

• Directly from you when you use the Services.
• Automatically via cookies, pixels, and logs when you interact with the Services.
• From service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email) who act on our instructions.
• From publicly available sources, where permitted by law.

How We Use Information

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Services and your experience.
• Operate features and fulfill your requests.
• Communicate with you (service messages, updates, and—where permitted—marketing).
• Analyze usage to improve content, performance, and safety.
• Protect against fraud, abuse, and misuse; comply with legal obligations.
• With your consent for specific purposes when required.

Legal Bases (GDPR/UK GDPR)

For EEA/UK users, we rely on:

• Contract (to provide the Services you request).
• Legitimate interests (e.g., improving and securing the Services).
• Consent (e.g., non-essential cookies/marketing, where required).
• Legal obligation (e.g., to keep certain records).

Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to make the site work, remember preferences, and understand usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings and, where applicable, through in-product controls (e.g., a cookie banner). Disabling certain cookies may impact site functionality.

Analytics & Third-Party Tools

We may use analytics and infrastructure providers (for example: hosting, CDN, logging, and performance tools) to operate and improve the Services. These providers process limited data on our behalf pursuant to contracts that restrict their use of your data.

When We Share Information

• Service providers who help us deliver the Services.
• Partners when you ask us to share or when it is core to a feature you use.
• Legal/Compliance (to comply with law, enforce terms, protect rights).
• Business changes (e.g., reorganization). We will continue to protect your data consistent with this policy or provide notice if policies change.

We do not “sell” personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA, nor do we share it for cross-context behavioral advertising. If this changes, we will update this policy and provide required opt-out mechanisms.

Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by data category and context.

Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we continuously improve our protections.

Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13. Where parental consent is required by law (e.g., under COPPA in the U.S.), we obtain it before collecting personal information. If you believe a child provided personal information without consent, contact us and we will take appropriate action.

Your Privacy Rights (GDPR/CCPA/CPRA)

You may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Port your data to another service (where technically feasible).
• Opt out of certain uses or disclosures, including targeted advertising or profiling (where applicable).
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

To exercise rights, email Matildaevansmd@yahoo.com. We may need to verify your identity and, if applicable, your authority to make a request on behalf of someone else (authorized agent).

Your Choices & Controls

• Update your info or preferences by contacting us.
• Control cookies via your browser and any in-product settings.
• Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link in those emails.

Do Not Track

Some browsers send “Do Not Track” signals. Because industry standards are still evolving, we do not respond to DNT signals at this time.

International Data Transfers

If you access the Services from outside the United States, your information may be processed in countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home jurisdiction. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards for transfers.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Effective date” above reflects the latest version. Material changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, we will notify you by additional means.

Contact Us

Questions or requests? Email Matildaevansmd@yahoo.com or write to us at Columbia, SC.