Privacy Policy

Your privacy and data security are fundamental to our mission. Learn how we protect and handle your information.

Effective Date: December 2024 | Last Updated: December 2024

Privacy Overview

Altruistic AI Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we are held to the highest standards of data protection and transparency.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • • Contact information (name, email address) when you contact us or donate
  • • Payment information processed securely through Stripe (we do not store payment details)
  • • Messages and correspondence you send through our contact forms
  • • Donation history and preferences for tax-deductible receipt purposes

Automatically Collected Information

  • • Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, device information)
  • • IP address and location data for security and analytics purposes
  • • Browser type and version for compatibility optimization
  • • Referral sources to understand how you found our website

How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

  • • Respond to your inquiries and provide support
  • • Process donations and provide tax receipts
  • • Send updates about our mission and impact
  • • Improve our website and services

Legal Compliance

  • • Comply with nonprofit reporting requirements
  • • Maintain donation records for tax purposes
  • • Protect against fraud and security threats
  • • Respond to legal requests when required

How We Protect Your Information

Secure Storage

  • Encrypted databases and secure servers
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Limited access to authorized personnel only
  • Industry-standard security protocols

Data Handling

  • Payment processing through secure Stripe integration
  • No storage of credit card or sensitive payment data
  • Regular backup and disaster recovery procedures
  • Staff training on privacy best practices

Information Sharing

Our Commitment

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your data is used solely to support our nonprofit mission.

Limited Sharing Only For:

  • • Payment processing through our secure Stripe integration
  • • Legal compliance when required by law or court order
  • • Protection of our rights, property, or safety
  • • Anonymous, aggregated data for research and reporting

Your Privacy Rights

Access & Control

  • • Request access to your personal data
  • • Request corrections to inaccurate information
  • • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
  • • Opt-out of non-essential communications

Contact Us

To exercise your privacy rights or ask questions about this policy, please contact us through our secure contact form.

We will respond to all requests within 30 days.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions?

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using our secure contact form.

Altruistic AI Foundation
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
EIN: 87-2145805