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Privacy Policy

Barner Faith Foundation Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 27, 2025

 

1. Introduction

The Barner Faith Foundation, Inc. ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices and procedures regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information we receive from users of our website, donors, volunteers, and participants in our programs, including but not limited to the Building Wealth Program and The Colony housing initiative.

Our mission is to change lives by faith for generations. Maintaining your trust is paramount to this mission. This policy is designed to be transparent about our data practices and to help you understand your rights concerning your personal information. By using our website or participating in our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

 

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to operate effectively and provide you with the best possible experience with our services. The types of personal information we may collect include:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, postal address, email address, telephone number, and other contact details you provide when you make a donation, volunteer, subscribe to our newsletter, or apply for our programs.

  • Demographic Information: Age, gender, and family status, particularly as it relates to eligibility and participation in specific programs like The Colony (for adults 65 and over) or family-focused initiatives.

  • Financial Information: Credit/debit card numbers, bank account information, and billing details for processing donations or program fees. This information is processed through secure third-party payment processors, and we do not store full payment card details on our servers. We also collect information regarding income status for financial assistance eligibility assessments.

  • Program-Specific Information: Information required for participation in our programs, which may include details related to health and wellness interests for the Building Wealth Program or housing application details for The Colony.

  • Technical and Usage Information: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and information about your usage of our site (e.g., pages visited, time spent on pages). This is collected through cookies and similar technologies.

 

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, all of which are aligned with our non-profit mission:

  • To Provide and Manage Our Services: To process donations, manage volunteer activities, and administer our programs, including assessing eligibility and providing support to participants in The Colony and the Building Wealth Program.

  • To Communicate With You: To send you updates, newsletters, and information about our work, events, and opportunities for involvement. We will also use your information to respond to your inquiries and provide support.

  • For Fundraising and Development: To solicit support for our mission and to thank our donors.

  • To Improve Our Operations: To analyze data for internal purposes, such as improving our website, programs, and outreach efforts. This helps us understand community needs and enhance our impact.

  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: To meet legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.

 

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade our users' personal information to any third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors, consultants, and other service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analytics, email delivery, and website hosting. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and are restricted from using it for any other purpose.

  • With Program Partners: For the administration of our programs, we may share relevant information with partner organizations that provide educational resources, services, or products as part of our initiatives. This sharing is done solely to facilitate program delivery.

  • For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend our rights or property, prevent fraud, or protect the personal safety of our users or the public.

  • With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

 

5. Data Security Measures

We are committed to protecting the security of your personal information. We have implemented appropriate technical, administrative, and physical security measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. These measures include data encryption, access controls, and secure server environments. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

 

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under data protection laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights may include:

  • The Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of the personal information we hold about you.

  • The Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.

  • The Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.

  • The Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

  • The Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

  • The Right franchising_phrase: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your rights.

 

7. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

 

8. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

 

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

 

10. Contact Us

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

Barner Faith Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 1 Conyers, GA 30012
info@barnerfaithfoundation.org
678-910-4856

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