Last Updated: November 20, 2025

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The Masgutova Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you use our website, services, and programs, including donations, event registrations, newsletters, and educational content. By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

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We may collect information you provide to us voluntarily, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, payment information for donations or event registrations, account information if you create a profile on our website, and communications you send to us through emails, messages, or forms. We may also collect information automatically when you visit or use our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other website usage data. Cookies and similar tracking technologies, including session and persistent cookies, web beacons, and other tools, may be used to improve functionality, security, and user experience.

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We use your personal information to provide, maintain, and improve our website, services, and programs; to process donations, event registrations, and other transactions; to communicate with you about your account, donations, events, and programs; to send newsletters, updates, and other information you have opted to receive; to analyze usage trends and improve the effectiveness of our programs and communications; and to comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

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We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers who help us operate our website, process donations, or run events. We may share information with other users if you voluntarily share information in public areas. We may also share information when legally required, to protect the safety of our community, or to enforce our policies. In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or the sale of assets, personal information may be transferred, with notice to users.

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Cookies and similar technologies are used to improve website functionality, remember your preferences, and analyze site usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may limit functionality.

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We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, but no online service is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Usage data may be retained for shorter periods, unless needed to improve security or website functionality.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and we encourage you to review their policies.

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Our website and services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such data being collected, we will take steps to delete it.

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You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails. You may also contact us to update or delete your personal information.

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Information collected may be processed and stored in the United States or other locations. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of information to countries that may have different privacy laws.

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please email christa@masgutovafoundation.org.