Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Equine Education Foundation ("EEF," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at equineeducationfoundation.org and interact with our services. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Complete contact or inquiry forms on our website
• Submit a donor inquiry or make a donation
• Communicate with us via email, phone, or in person
• Register for programs or events
• Subscribe to our newsletter or communications

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any information you choose to share about your therapeutic needs or interest in our programs.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This information is used for website analytics and improvement purposes.

2.3 Sensitive Health Information

If you share information about your health, mental health, or therapeutic needs, we treat this information with the highest level of confidentiality. We do not sell, share, or disclose sensitive health information to third parties except as required by law or with your explicit written consent. All therapeutic records are maintained in compliance with applicable state and federal law, including HIPAA where applicable.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and communicate about our programs
• Process donations and provide tax receipts
• Schedule and coordinate therapeutic sessions
• Send newsletters, program updates, and impact reports (with your consent)
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect the safety and security of our participants, staff, and animals

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website, processing donations (e.g., Zeffy), or delivering communications — bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Safety: When necessary to protect the safety of any person or to address fraud or security issues.
• With Your Consent: In any other case with your explicit consent.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You may set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some parts of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will promptly delete such information.

For minor participants in our therapeutic programs, parental or guardian consent is required and all information is handled with heightened confidentiality protections.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Lodge a complaint with applicable data protection authorities

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@equineeducationfoundation.org.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Zeffy donation platform, Google Reviews, LinkedIn). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

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