Privacy Policy
Community Charitable Foundation of Southern California (“CCFSC”)
Community Charitable Foundation of Southern California (“CCFSC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) provides this website (“Site”) as a resource for scholarship applicants, donors, mentors, volunteers, community partners, and individuals interested in the Foundation’s charitable and educational activities. By using this Site, users agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy (“Policy”). This Policy may be updated periodically, and users are encouraged to review it regularly to remain informed of any changes.
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, wish to report a concern, or would like to request information regarding your personal data, please contact CCFSC at:
ContactUs@CommunityCFSC.org
Information Collected by CCFSC
CCFSC may collect both non-personally identifiable information and personally identifiable information from visitors to the Site.
1. Non-Personally Identifiable Information
When users visit the Site, CCFSC may automatically collect and aggregate certain technical and usage information, including but not limited to:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referral sources
General geographic location
This information is collected to help administer and improve the Site, monitor usage trends, enhance user experience, and evaluate the effectiveness of Foundation outreach and communications.
CCFSC may also use “cookies” and similar tracking technologies to understand user preferences and Site activity. Users may configure their browser settings to refuse cookies or notify them when cookies are being used. Disabling cookies may affect certain Site functions.
2. Personally Identifiable Information
Certain portions of the Site may request personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”), including but not limited to:
Name
Mailing address
Email address
Telephone number
Scholarship application information
Volunteer or mentorship application information
Donation information
Educational background or demographic information voluntarily submitted through forms or applications
CCFSC collects Personal Information only when voluntarily submitted by users for purposes such as:
Applying for scholarships or programs
Registering for events
Requesting information
Subscribing to newsletters or updates
Making donations
Participating in Foundation initiatives
Users should avoid posting sensitive personal information in public forums, comment sections, or other publicly accessible portions of the Site.
How CCFSC Uses Information
1. Use of Non-Personally Identifiable Information
CCFSC uses aggregated, non-personally identifiable information to:
Improve website functionality and content
Analyze visitor engagement and trends
Enhance program outreach
Maintain Site security and performance
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. CCFSC is not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of external websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
2. Use of Personally Identifiable Information
CCFSC uses Personal Information for legitimate charitable, educational, administrative, and operational purposes, including:
Processing scholarship or mentorship applications
Responding to inquiries
Managing donations and donor communications
Providing updates regarding Foundation programs and events
Maintaining internal records
Complying with legal obligations
CCFSC does not sell, rent, or trade users’ personally identifiable information to third parties for commercial marketing purposes.
CCFSC may share information with trusted service providers, contractors, or partners who assist in operating the Foundation or providing services, provided such parties agree to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.
Users may opt out of receiving non-essential promotional or informational communications at any time by following unsubscribe instructions or contacting CCFSC directly.
Children’s Privacy
CCFSC recognizes the importance of protecting children’s privacy. The Site is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of thirteen (13) without appropriate parental or guardian consent. If CCFSC becomes aware that information from a child under 13 has been collected without consent, reasonable efforts will be made to delete such information promptly.
Disclosure Required by Law
CCFSC reserves the right to disclose information if required to do so by law, regulation, court order, subpoena, or governmental request, or when CCFSC believes disclosure is necessary to:
Protect the rights, property, or safety of the Foundation or others
Investigate fraud or security issues
Enforce Site policies or applicable agreements
Comply with legal obligations
Data Security
CCFSC takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard information collected through the Site from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Accordingly, CCFSC cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted through the Internet.
Updating or Removing Personal Information
Users may request to review, correct, update, or remove their personally identifiable information by contacting CCFSC at:
Please note that certain information may remain in archived records, backups, or as otherwise required by law.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
CCFSC reserves the right to revise this Privacy Policy at any time. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
Community Charitable Foundation of Southern California (CCFSC)
#13351 Riverside Drive #613
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Email: ContactUs@CommunityCFSC.org
Website: www.communitycfsc.org