Policies & Disclosures

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The Black Feather Foundation (“BFF,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information voluntarily shared through our website, registrations, donations, volunteer opportunities, outreach programs, and communications.

Please read the following Policies & Disclosures carefully to understand how information may be collected, used, stored, and protected through your interaction with our website and related services.

Consent

By accessing or using The Black Feather Foundation website, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in these Policies & Disclosures. If updates or revisions are made, changes will be posted on this page. Continued use of the website following any updates constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Information We May Collect

The Black Feather Foundation only collects information voluntarily submitted by users through website interactions, registrations, donations, communications, or requests for involvement.

This information may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Volunteer registration information

• Event registration information

• Donation information

• Sponsorship or partnership inquiries

• Information submitted through contact forms or communications

Depending on the type of interaction, additional information may occasionally be requested for operational or event coordination purposes.

How Information May Be Used

Information submitted through the website may be used to:

• Process donations

• Coordinate volunteers

• Register individuals for events or programs

• Respond to inquiries

• Provide updates regarding programs, outreach efforts, events, or opportunities

• Maintain internal organizational records

• Improve website functionality and communication efforts

• Support nonprofit operational and administrative functions

The Black Feather Foundation does not sell or rent personal information to outside parties.

Information may be shared with trusted third-party service providers only when necessary for website operations, donation processing, communications, registrations, analytics, or legal compliance.

Donation Processing

Online donations may be processed through secure third-party platforms including Zeffy or other authorized payment providers.

The Black Feather Foundation does not store complete payment card information on its own servers.

Browser-Level & Technical Information

Like most modern websites, limited technical information may automatically be collected through website analytics tools, cookies, or hosting systems. This information may include:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Operating system

• Pages visited

• Website interaction data

• General geographic region

• Referral sources

This information is generally used in aggregate form to improve website performance, security, communication effectiveness, and visitor experience.

Cookies

The website may utilize cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze traffic patterns, and enhance the user experience.

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies; however, users may modify their browser settings to disable or refuse cookies if preferred. Certain portions of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Communications

Individuals who voluntarily provide contact information may receive communications regarding:

• Events

• Volunteer opportunities

• Community outreach

• Programs and initiatives

• Fundraising efforts

• Organizational announcements

• Ways to support or get involved

Recipients may opt out of non-essential communications at any time.

Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to external or third-party websites. The Black Feather Foundation is not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of outside websites or platforms.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

Information Security

The Black Feather Foundation takes reasonable administrative and technical precautions to help protect submitted information from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, or alteration.

While reasonable efforts are made to maintain secure systems and communications, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

The website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children without parental or guardian consent.

Accessibility

The Black Feather Foundation is committed to improving website accessibility and usability for all individuals.

If assistance is needed accessing website content or information, users are encouraged to contact the organization directly.

Donation & Financial Stewardship Disclosure

The Black Feather Foundation is committed to responsible stewardship, transparency, accountability, and lawful nonprofit operations.

Donations support the organization’s mission, outreach efforts, Micro Missions, sustained programs, operational needs, volunteer coordination, events, and areas of greatest organizational need unless otherwise specified.

The organization works to maintain appropriate financial oversight, organizational governance, operational procedures, and nonprofit compliance standards.

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Terms of Website Use

Welcome to The Black Feather Foundation website. By accessing, browsing, using, registering through, donating through, or otherwise interacting with this website, you agree to the following Terms of Website Use.

If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.

Website Purpose

The Black Feather Foundation website exists to provide information regarding the organization’s mission, outreach efforts, Micro Missions, sustained programs, volunteer opportunities, events, partnerships, community initiatives, and donation opportunities.

Permitted Use

Users may access and use this website for lawful, personal, informational, charitable, volunteer, or nonprofit-related purposes only.

Users agree not to:

• Use the website for unlawful or fraudulent purposes

• Attempt to disrupt, damage, interfere with, or compromise website functionality or security

• Submit knowingly false, misleading, or fraudulent information

• Misrepresent affiliation with The Black Feather Foundation

• Attempt unauthorized access to website systems or data

• Use the website in a manner that could harm the organization, its operations, or other users

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all website content including text, graphics, branding, logos, images, videos, downloadable materials, program descriptions, and design elements are the property of The Black Feather Foundation and may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, or used without written permission.

Limited sharing for nonprofit awareness, educational purposes, or social sharing is permitted when content is properly attributed to The Black Feather Foundation and not altered in a misleading manner.

Donations

Donations made through the website are voluntary and support the mission, outreach efforts, Micro Missions, sustained programs, operational needs, volunteer coordination, and areas of greatest organizational need unless otherwise specified.

Online donations may be processed through secure third-party providers including Zeffy or other authorized processors.

The Black Feather Foundation reserves the right to review donation concerns or refund requests on a case-by-case basis.

Volunteer & Event Participation

Submission of volunteer registrations, event registrations, or participation requests does not guarantee acceptance, placement, attendance, or participation in any event, program, or activity.

The Black Feather Foundation reserves the right to modify, reschedule, deny, limit, or cancel events, registrations, volunteer opportunities, or participation at its discretion when necessary for operational, safety, legal, or organizational reasons.

Additional waivers, releases, or participation agreements may be required for certain activities or events.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, services, platforms, or resources. The Black Feather Foundation is not responsible for the content, policies, security, or practices of third-party websites.

Accessing external websites is done at the user’s own discretion and risk.

Website Availability

While reasonable efforts are made to maintain accurate and functional website content, The Black Feather Foundation does not guarantee uninterrupted website access, complete accuracy of all information, or availability of all website features at all times.

Information on the website may be updated, modified, or removed without prior notice.

Disclaimer of Liability

Use of this website is at the user’s own risk.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Black Feather Foundation shall not be liable for damages, losses, interruptions, security breaches, or issues arising from the use of, inability to use, or reliance upon this website or linked third-party websites.

Privacy

Use of this website is also subject to The Black Feather Foundation’s Privacy Policy and related Policies & Disclosures.

Changes to These Terms

The Black Feather Foundation reserves the right to modify or update these Terms of Website Use at any time without prior notice.

Continued use of the website following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding these Terms of Website Use, please contact:

The Black Feather Foundation
theblackfeatherfoundation.org

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding these Policies & Disclosures, please contact:

The Black Feather Foundation
theblackfeatherfoundation.org

These Policies & Disclosures may be updated periodically. Users are encouraged to review this page from time to time for the most current version.