Privacy Policy & SMS Terms and Conditions
PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Desert Scholarship Foundation is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data.
How Information is Collected
We collect customer data through various methods, including:
- Online forms: Information provided by you through donation forms, application forms, and other online interactions.
- Email communication: Data gathered when you contact us via email.
- Donations: Information collected during the donation process.
- Event participation: Data obtained when you register for or participate in events.
- Cookies: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
Purpose of Data Collection
We collect customer information for the following reasons:
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide updates about our organization and activities.
- Fundraising: To process donations and manage donor relationships.
- Event Management: To organize and manage events and activities.
- Improvement: To enhance our website and services based on user feedback and interactions.
- Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our organization’s rights.
Data Security Measures
We take the following measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or misuse:
- Encryption: All data transmitted to and from our website is encrypted using secure protocols.
- Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to your personal information.
- Regular Audits: We conduct regular security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
- Data Minimization: We only collect and retain the minimum amount of data necessary for our purposes.
Data Sharing
We do not share customer data with third parties except under the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and services, provided they agree to keep the information confidential.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
- No SMS Sharing: SMS opt-in and phone numbers collected for SMS communication purposes will not be shared with any third party and affiliates for marketing purposes.
User Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request access to your personal information that we hold.
- Update: You can update or correct your personal information at any time.
- Delete: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations and legitimate interests.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your privacy, please contact us at:
Desert Scholarship Foundation
44801 Village Court, Suite 201
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: 760-797-7484 or 760-707-5862
Email: [email protected]
SMS TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1- SMS Consent Communication:
The information (Phone Numbers) obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
2- Types of SMS Communications:
If you have consented to receive text messages from Desert Scholarship Foundation, you may receive messages related to the following:
- Customer care
Example:
Thank you for applying for a scholarship this year. I will send additional information once the deadline has closed with next steps.
Talk soon,
Blair Moss
760-707-5862
Deset Scholarship Foundation
[email protected]
Reply STOP to opt-out of SMS messaging
3- Message Frequency:
Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. For example, you may receive up to 5 SMS messages per week related to your application or donation.
Example:
“Message frequency may vary. You may receive up to 5 SMS messages per week regarding your appointments or account status.”
4- Potential Fees for SMS Messaging:
Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.
5- Opt-In Method:
You may opt-in to receive SMS messages from Desert Scholarship Foundation in the following ways
- Verbally, during a conversation,
We get consent verbally by asking “Do you agree to receive Conversations (external) text messages from Desert Scholarship Foundation. Reply STOP to opt-out; Reply HELP for support; Message & data rates may apply; Messaging frequency may vary. Visit https://desertscholarship.org/privacy-policy/ to see our privacy policy and https://desertscholarship.org/privacy-policy/ for our Terms of Service.”
6- Opt-Out Method:
You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply “STOP” to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.
7- Help:
If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or, you can get help directly from us at www.desertscholarship.org or [email protected].
8- Standard Messaging Disclosures:
- Message and data rates may apply.
- You can opt out at any time by texting “STOP.”
- For assistance, text “HELP” or visit https://desertscholarship.org/privacy-policy/ to see our privacy policy and https://desertscholarship.org/privacy-policy/ for our Terms of Service.”
- Message frequency may vary
Contact Information
For any questions or assistance regarding our SMS services, please contact us at:
Desert Scholarship Foundation
44801 Village Court, Suite 201
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: 760-797-7484 or 760-707-5862
Email: [email protected]
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time. Any changes will be communicated via our website and/or SMS messages.