Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 10/29/2025
Last Updated: 10/29/2025
The Good Insights Foundation (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Foundation”) values your trust and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, donate, participate in our programs, or otherwise interact with us.
By using our website or providing personal information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information from you in several ways to operate effectively, maintain transparency, and improve our services.
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
You may choose to share personal information directly with us when you:
Make a donation or pledge support
Subscribe to newsletters, reports, or updates
Apply for a program or submit an interest form
Register for events or training
Contact us by email, phone, or through our website
This may include:
Full name and contact information (email, phone, address)
Organizational affiliation and title
Donation or payment details (processed securely via third-party platforms)
Demographic or professional information (if provided voluntarily in program forms or surveys)
B. Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect limited technical information to improve site performance and user experience, including:
IP address
Browser type and operating system
Pages visited, links clicked, and time spent on site
Referral URLs (the site you visited before ours)
We may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies for this purpose (see Section 6 below).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Process and acknowledge donations, and provide receipts or tax documentation
Respond to inquiries and requests for information
Manage participation in programs, events, and training
Communicate updates, newsletters, and opportunities related to our mission
Report aggregated, anonymized data to funders, partners, or stakeholders
Improve our website functionality and understand user engagement
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and nonprofit reporting requirements
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. How We Share Information
We may share limited information with trusted entities that help us operate effectively. This includes:
Service Providers: Website hosts, email marketing platforms, analytics providers, and payment processors who perform services on our behalf. These providers are required to protect your data and use it only for agreed purposes.
Funding or Program Partners: Aggregated or de-identified information may be shared to demonstrate impact or participation (e.g., number of organizations trained). We never share personally identifiable data without consent.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, subpoena, or governmental request.
4. Donation and Payment Information
Online donations to the Good Insights Foundation are processed securely through third-party payment platforms (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, or similar).
We do not store or have direct access to full credit card numbers or financial account details.
Payment processors handle personal and financial data according to their own privacy and security policies, which comply with PCI-DSS standards.
We retain transaction information (e.g., name, amount, date, and purpose of donation) only for required financial reporting and donor stewardship.
5. Data Security
We take data protection seriously and use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to secure the information we collect.
These measures include encryption where appropriate, restricted access to sensitive information, and secure data storage.
While we use commercially reasonable security practices, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure. You share information at your own risk, but we are committed to maintaining the highest possible level of care and diligence.
6. Cookies, Analytics, and Tracking
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to:
Understand how visitors use our site
Measure website performance
Improve content relevance and accessibility
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function as intended.
Analytics services may collect anonymized data about your browsing behavior. This information is aggregated and not linked to personally identifiable information.
We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or behavioral tracking.
7. Email and Communication Preferences
When you subscribe to our newsletter or updates, we collect your name and email address.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails or by contacting us directly.
We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and other applicable anti-spam regulations.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
For example:
Donation and financial records are kept for at least seven years for accounting and audit purposes.
Email or inquiry records are retained as long as needed to manage the relationship.
Program-related records may be anonymized for long-term impact tracking.
Once information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
Access a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Correct or update inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Withdraw consent for specific uses, such as email marketing
Limit processing or object to data use in certain cases
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@goodinsightsfoundation.org.
We will respond promptly and comply with applicable laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
10. Children’s Privacy
Our programs are designed for youth audiences only in partnership with schools, nonprofits, or guardians.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without verified parental or organizational consent.
If you believe a child has provided us personal data without authorization, please contact us immediately at contact@goodinsightsfoundation.org.
11. International Users
If you are visiting our site from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. where privacy laws may differ.
We handle all data according to this Privacy Policy regardless of your location.
12. Links to Other Websites
Our website may include links to partner or third-party sites.
We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or security practices of those external websites.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.
13. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
Material changes will be communicated through reasonable means (e.g., email notification or website banner).
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
The Good Insights Foundation
Email: contact@goodinsightsfoundation.org
Mailing Address: 401 Tom Landry Hwy, ,#225746, Dallas, Texas 75222
Website: www.goodinsightsfoundation.org
We value your trust and are committed to protecting your information responsibly and transparently.