Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025 · Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Chi Iota Iota Scholarship Fund, Inc. ("XII Scholarship Fund," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit xii.metrix.build (the "Site").
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you contact us, apply for a scholarship, or make a donation.
- Payment Information: When you donate, payment card details are processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your card number on our servers.
- Usage Data: Browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on pages (collected via analytics tools).
- Cookies: Small text files stored in your browser to improve site functionality and analytics (see our Cookie Policy).
2. How We Use Your Information
- To process scholarship applications and communicate decisions
- To process donations and send tax receipts
- To respond to your inquiries and provide support
- To send event announcements and newsletters (with your consent)
- To improve our website and services
- To comply with legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service Providers: Supabase (database/auth), Stripe (payment processing), Google Analytics (usage tracking) — all bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government regulation.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Scholarship application records are retained for a minimum of 7 years.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at xiischolarshipfund@gmail.com.
6. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption, secure authentication, and limited data access. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., event ticketing platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Chi Iota Iota Scholarship Fund, Inc.
PO Box 23071, Columbia, SC 29224
xiischolarshipfund@gmail.com
(803) 361-6788