Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August, 2026
MBA Foundation (“MBA Foundation,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of every visitor, donor, volunteer, community partner, and supporter who interacts with our organization. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or communicate with us.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
MBA Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable and family-friendly community events that strengthen underserved rural communities throughout Hill County, Texas.
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this page.
Information We Collect
We may collect information directly from you or automatically through your interaction with our website.
Personal Information
You may voluntarily provide information including:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Organization or business name
- Donation information
- Volunteer application details
- Community Partner inquiries
- Event registration information
- Messages submitted through our contact forms
- Any additional information you choose to provide
You are never required to provide personal information simply to browse our website.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect technical information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Referring website
- Date and time of your visit
- General geographic location
- Website interactions
This information is generally collected through cookies and analytics technologies.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect helps us operate and improve our nonprofit mission.
We may use your information to:
- Respond to questions and inquiries
- Communicate with volunteers
- Process Community Partner requests
- Register participants for events
- Process donations
- Send newsletters and organizational updates
- Provide receipts and donation acknowledgements
- Improve website functionality
- Analyze visitor behavior
- Improve our programs and services
- Maintain website security
- Prevent fraud or misuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Email Communications
If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email address, we may occasionally send updates regarding:
- Upcoming community events
- Volunteer opportunities
- Fundraising campaigns
- Organizational news
- Community impact stories
- Special announcements
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
Donations
Donations made through our website are processed securely through trusted third-party payment processors.
MBA Foundation does not store your complete credit card or payment information on our servers.
Payment providers maintain their own privacy and security practices.
Volunteer & Community Partner Information
If you submit an application to volunteer or become a Community Partner, we may collect information necessary to:
- Contact you
- Evaluate your application
- Coordinate volunteer opportunities
- Organize community events
- Maintain volunteer records
- Recognize Community Partners where appropriate
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies may help us:
- Remember website preferences
- Improve website performance
- Analyze visitor traffic
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Improve future content
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some portions of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with our website.
Google Analytics may collect anonymous information including:
- Pages visited
- Session duration
- Device type
- Browser information
- Approximate location
- Traffic sources
This information helps us improve the website and better serve our community.
Third-Party Services
Our website may include or integrate with third-party services, including:
- Google Maps
- Google Analytics
- Payment providers
- Social media platforms
- YouTube
- Email marketing services
Each third-party service maintains its own privacy practices.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of those providers.
Information Sharing
MBA Foundation respects your privacy.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only when necessary to:
- Process donations
- Operate our website
- Deliver requested services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect our legal rights
- Prevent fraud or security threats
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information.
These measures include secure website technologies, restricted administrative access, and the use of reputable third-party service providers.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Provide requested services
- Maintain nonprofit records
- Meet legal and financial obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our policies
When information is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized where practical.
Children’s Privacy
Our programs are family-oriented; however, this website is intended for use by adults.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us so we can remove it promptly.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Ask questions regarding our privacy practices
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience.
Once you leave the MBA Foundation website, this Privacy Policy no longer applies.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect organizational, legal, or technological changes.
The updated version will always be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.
We encourage visitors to review this page regularly.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.
MBA Foundation
📍 The Place at Lake Whitney
670 Fort Graham Rd, Whitney, TX 76692
📞 Phone: (212) 762-9910
✉️ Email: coh3436@gmail.com