Effective Date: 10.23.2025

Bellingham Public Schools Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, https://bellinghamschoolsfoundation.org/, or interact with us online.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or payment information when you voluntarily provide it (e.g., signing up for a newsletter, making a donation, or registering for an event).

Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, device information, pages visited, and other technical data collected automatically through cookies or similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Communicate with you about our programs, events, and updates.
• Process donations, registrations, and other transactions.
• Improve our website and services.
• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze how visitors use our site. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features of the site may not function properly without them.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party service providers (such as payment processors, email platforms, or analytics tools) to help operate our website and services. These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their functions and are not permitted to use it for other purposes.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices

You may opt out of receiving emails from us by following the unsubscribe link in any message or by contacting us directly. You may also request to update, correct, or delete your personal information at any time.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have received information from a child, we will delete it promptly.

Washington State Residents

If you are a resident of Washington State, you may have additional rights under state privacy laws. You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask us to correct or delete it. Please contact us at the email below for assistance.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

Contact Us

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

Bellingham Public Schools Foundation
PO Box 28325, Bellingham, WA 98228
info@bellinghamschoolsfoundation.org
360 676 6479