PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: November 26, 2025

This privacy notice describes how the Seymore D’ Fair Foundation (“SDF”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information obtained from or about you when you visit our websites (such as teams ey more.org, seymoresfoundation.org, and any other domain owned or operated by SDF; collectively “the Site”), interact with our services, or otherwise communicate with us.

By using the Site, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. What Data We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide (“Personal Data”), as well as certain information automatically collected when you access the Site (“Usage / Technical Data”).

Examples of Personal Data we may collect (if you choose to provide):

  • Name, postal address, email address, telephone number.

  • Payment or donation information, when you donate or pay via the Site (credit‑card, billing address — processed via secure payment processor).

  • Business or organization information (e.g., for Partner/Sponsorship applications), including job title, business address, contact details, and other identifying information (including for sole proprietors).

  • Comments or submissions you make on blog posts or other interactive areas.

  • Complaint or review details (e.g., vehicle identification number, description of complaint or review) if you submit such reports.

  • Location information where you choose to provide it (e.g., to search “near me” or specify area).

Usage / Technical Data (automatically collected):

IP address; browser and device type; operating system; browser language and version; referring URL; pages visited; time and date of visits; click‑stream data; duration of visit; error logs; unique identifiers from cookies or similar technologies; and other analytic and performance data.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use your data for purposes including but not limited to:

  • Responding to your inquiries, feedback, complaints, or comments.

  • Processing donations, payments, event registrations, or program participation.

  • Administering and managing our operations, services, and website.

  • Sending updates, newsletters, or other communications (only if you opted in).

  • Improving, analyzing, and optimizing our Site and services (analytics, performance tracking).

  • Displaying personalized content or advertising, if applicable, including interest‑based ads via third parties.

  • Complying with legal obligations or responding to lawful requests by public authorities.

3. Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

We and our trusted third‑party service providers may use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, log files, embedded scripts, and other similar technologies to automatically collect Usage / Technical Data.
This helps us recognize your device on return visits, measure Site usage, personalize your experience, detect fraud, and serve tailored ads.

You may disable cookies or tracking identifiers via your browser settings — but note that doing so may limit your ability to access certain features of the Site.

4. Third‑Party Services & Sharing of Data

We may share Personal Data or Usage Data with:

  • Service providers, contractors, or agents who perform functions on our behalf (e.g., payment processors, hosting, analytics, email communication). These parties are contractually prohibited from using your data for other purposes.

  • Third‑party publishers or advertisers for advertising delivery or analytics (only where you have consented or interacted with ads).

  • Third parties when required by law, legal process, a subpoena, or governmental request; or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, investigate fraud, or comply with legal obligations.

  • Parties working to address complaints, enforcement actions, or investigations under regulatory or self‑regulatory programs.

  • If you are visiting from outside the United States — please note your data may be transferred to and stored on servers in the United States. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

5. Your Choices & Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your Personal Data:

  • Access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Deletion / Erasure: request deletion of your personal data where feasible (subject to legal or legitimate business exceptions).

  • Objection / Restriction: object to or request restriction of processing (e.g., for marketing or analytics).

  • Opt‑Out of Marketing or Interest‑Based Advertising: if you previously consented, you may opt out at any time.

  • Right to Withdraw Consent: where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it (without affecting processing before withdrawal).

To exercise any of these rights or make a request, please contact us using the contact information below. We aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe (e.g., 30 days), unless local law requires otherwise.

6. Data Retention & Security

We retain your Personal Data only as long as needed for the purposes for which it was collected (e.g., fulfilling donations, maintaining records, compliance with legal obligations). Once no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or under 16, if stricter local laws apply). We do not knowingly collect or maintain personal information from children under that age. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us to request deletion.

8. “Do Not Track” Signals & Browser Privacy Controls

We do not currently honor browser “Do Not Track” signals. You may still control cookies and tracking via your browser settings or other tools.

9. California & Other State Residents

If you are a resident of California (or other state with applicable privacy law), you may have additional rights under local law. We may, in the future, update this policy to include those rights explicitly.

10. International Transfers

If you access the Site from outside the United States, your data will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the Site, you consent to such transfer and processing under U.S. law.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will post the updated policy here and revise the “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be highlighted or communicated to users where feasible.

12. Contact Us / Complaints

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this policy or our data practices, or wish to exercise any of the rights described above, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@SeymoresFoundation.org

Mail: Seymore D’ Fair Foundation, P.O. Box 8624, Mandeville, Louisiana 70448

We will review and address your request or complaint in accordance with applicable law and this policy.