GoFundSchools.com (“GoFundSchools,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors, donors, school partners, and users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or interact with our website and services.  By accessing or using GoFundSchools.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information
Information you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• School or organization affiliation

• Student or classroom association (when applicable)

• Donation and transaction details
   

Payment Information
When you make a donation, payment information (such as credit or debit card details) is processed securely by our third-party payment processor. GoFundSchools does not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address

• Browser type and device information

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

• Referral URLs

• Interaction data used to improve site performance and user experience
   

2. How We Collect Information
We collect information when you:

• Make a donation

• Register for or participate in a fundraising program

• Complete a form or survey

• Subscribe to email communications

• Contact us for support or information

• Browse or interact with the website
  Some information is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.
   

3. Why We Collect Personal Information
We collect personal and non-personal information for the following purposes:

• To operate and manage fundraising programs

• To process donations and transactions

• To communicate with donors, families, and school partners

• To provide customer support and technical assistance

• To attribute donations correctly to students, classrooms, or schools

• To send service-related notices, updates, or requested information

• To improve website functionality, security, and user experience

• To comply with applicable laws and regulations
   

4. How We Store, Use, Share, and Disclose Information

Data Storage and Security
GoFundSchools.com is hosted on the Wix platform. Wix provides the infrastructure that allows us to operate our website and services. Data may be stored through Wix’s secure databases and applications, protected by firewalls and industry-standard security measures.

Payment Processing
Online payments are processed through Stripe, a PCI-DSS–compliant payment processor. Stripe adheres to strict security standards established by major credit card networks to ensure safe handling of payment information.

Sharing Information
We may share information only when necessary:

• With service providers (such as payment processors or email platforms) to operate our services

• With schools or school-authorized representatives for reporting and program administration

• To comply with legal obligations or law enforcement requests

• To protect our rights, users, or the integrity of our programs

We do not sell personal information to third parties.
 

5. How We Communicate With You
We may contact you via:

• Email

• Phone

• Text message (if consented)

Communications may include:

• Donation confirmations and receipts

• Program updates

• Account or registration information

• Customer support responses

• Important service announcements

You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.
 

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
GoFundSchools.com uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve site performance and functionality

• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns

• Provide a smoother user experience

Third-party services (such as analytics tools) may also place cookies on your device. These services operate under their own privacy policies, and their practices are not governed by this policy. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

 

7. Withdrawing Consent and Managing Your Information

If you would like to:

• Access, correct, update, or delete your personal information

• Withdraw consent for data processing

• Opt out of communications
   

Please contact us at:

Email: Support@GoFundSchools.com
Mailing Address: GoFundSchools
860 Johnson Ferry Road. Suite 140-173
Atlanta GA 30342 
 

We will respond to reasonable requests in accordance with applicable laws.
 

8. Privacy Policy Updates

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page, and changes will take effect immediately upon posting.  If material changes are made, we will clearly indicate that the policy has been updated.
 

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: Support@GoFundSchools.com
Mailing Address: GoFundSchools
860 Johnson Ferry Road. Suite 140-173
Atlanta GA 30342 

Privacy Policy – Microsoft Clarity Section
We use third-party analytics and user behavior tools, including Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity, to understand how users interact with our website. These tools collect information such as pages visited, session duration, interaction events, device and browser information, and approximate location data.
The data collected is used solely for analytics and website improvement purposes. We do not send personally identifiable information to these services.
Where required by law, analytics tools are only activated after user consent has been obtained. Data is processed by Google LLC and Microsoft Corporation in accordance with their respective privacy policies.