PRIVACY POLICY

AGNES MCCARTHY CAREGIVER FOUNDATION

PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE

Version 2.1 | Effective Date: May 20, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Agnes McCarthy Caregiver Foundation (AMCF) website. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy and Terms of Use ("Policy") explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit www.agnesmcf.org. By using our website, you consent to the practices outlined in this Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this site.

AMCF reserves the right to update this Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the site after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

2. Information We Collect

When you visit the AMCF website, we may automatically collect:

Your IP address and internet service provider

Your browser type and device information

The website that referred you to AMCF (if applicable)

Pages you visit on the AMCF website

Additionally, we may use cookies to enhance user experience, track traffic, and improve our services. A cookie is a small data file stored on your device. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of our site may not function properly as a result. For more details about cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org.

3. Collection of Personal Information

We do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it, such as when you:

Apply for a grant/scholarship

Sign up for updates and newsletters

Donate to AMCF or purchase items

Contact us via email or forms

To process donations and grant applications securely, we use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology, an industry standard for data protection. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and AMCF cannot guarantee absolute security. Sensitive information should not be sent via email, as unauthorized third parties may intercept messages.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

Communicate with you regarding services, funding, and transactions

Process donations and send receipts

Inform you about AMCF updates, events, or services

Improve website functionality and user experience

We do not sell, rent, or lease personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with trusted service providers who assist with:

Processing donations and transactions

Managing communications (emails, newsletters)

Conducting statistical analyses to improve our services

These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information.

5. User Submissions

Any content (text, photos, data) submitted to AMCF’s website is considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. By submitting content, you confirm that:

You own the rights to the material

Your submission is accurate and original

AMCF has the right to use, distribute, and reproduce your submission

6. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

AMCF does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years old. If you are under 13, do not use this site. Parents or guardians must provide written consent before children under 13 can access AMCF’s services. If you believe AMCF has collected data from a child, please contact us immediately to request deletion.

7. Your Rights & Managing Your Information

You may contact AMCF to:

Request access to your data

Correct or update your information

Opt-out of future communications

Request deletion of your personal data

We will honor your request unless legal or contractual obligations require us to retain certain information (e.g., donation records for tax purposes).

8. Legal Disclosures

We may disclose personal information without notice if required by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to:

Comply with legal obligations

Protect AMCF’s rights or property

Prevent fraud, security threats, or harm to individuals

9. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. AMCF is not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage users to read the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

10. Communications & Opt-Out

AMCF may send you email notifications, promotions, and announcements. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "UNSUBSCRIBE" button in emails.

11. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy as needed. Changes will be posted on our website, and users will be notified via email (if applicable).

12. Contact Information

For privacy concerns or to request information about your data, contact:

Agnes McCarthy Caregiver Foundation
2205 Worthington Avenue
Lincoln, NE 68502
Email: info@agnesmcf.org