Patriots to Education Privacy Policy
Effective date: 17-March-2026
​​Please read all sections of this policy to accept our terms and conditions.
Patriots to Education (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals across all U.S. states and territories. This Privacy Policy explains the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, the rights available to residents of all U.S. jurisdictions, and how to contact us with questions or requests. This Policy applies to all websites, digital platforms, services, and activities operated by Patriots to Education within the United States and its territories.
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
A. Information You Provide Directly
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Name
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Email address
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Mailing address
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Phone number
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Donation or payment information (we do not store full payment card numbers)
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Account registration details
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Form submissions, survey responses, or inquiry messages
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Volunteer or program sign-up information
B. Automatically Collected Information
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IP address
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Browser type and device identifiers
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Pages viewed and referring URLs
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General location (city/region; not precise geolocation unless explicitly permitted)
C. Sensitive Information
We do not intentionally collect sensitive data (e.g., race, health data, biometric data) unless required for specific programs and provided voluntarily. If collected, we handle sensitive information in compliance with all applicable laws.
D. Children’s Information
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 (or under 16 in jurisdictions with higher limits). If such data is discovered, we delete it promptly.
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2. How We Use Personal Information
We may use personal information for the following purposes:
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Providing and improving our services
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Communicating about events, programs, updates, or opportunities
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Processing donations and sending receipts
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Responding to inquiries
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Managing accounts, registrations, or program participation
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Conducting research and analytics
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Maintaining security, fraud prevention, and compliance
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Meeting legal, tax, or regulatory obligations
We do not sell personal information as defined under state privacy laws.
We do not use data for targeted advertising unless stated and opt-out mechanisms are provided.
3. How We Share Personal Information
We may share personal information with:
A. Service Providers / Processors
Including:
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Payment processors
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Email and communication platforms
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Cloud hosting and data storage providers
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Website analytics services
These providers are contractually obligated to use data only as instructed.
B. Legal or Regulatory Authorities
When required by law, court order, subpoena, or to protect the rights and safety of our organization or others.
C. Program Partners (If Applicable)
Shared only with your consent and solely for mission-related purposes.
We do not share personal information for behavioral advertising or third-party marketing without explicit opt-in where required.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
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Provide services
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Fulfill program or donation requirements
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Meet legal, tax, audit, or regulatory obligations
After retention periods expire, data is securely deleted or de-identified.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Residents of all U.S. states and territories have at least some or all of the following rights. Where a state provides additional rights, we honor them for all U.S. users.
A. Right to Access
Request a copy of personal information we have collected about you.
B. Right to Correction
Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
C. Right to Delete
Request deletion of personal information we have collected about you, subject to retention requirements.
D. Right to Opt Out
Depending on your jurisdiction, opt-out rights typically may include:
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Sale of personal data
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Sharing for targeted advertising
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Automated decision-making or profiling
Patriots to Education does not use any of the above listed features, thereby negating the need for opt out rights. For any other future features not currently listed, we will provide opt out rights uniformly across all jurisdictions.
E. Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a portable, commonly used format.
F. Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Data
Where applicable under state law.
G. Non-Discrimination
We do not discriminate against anyone for exercising privacy rights.
6. How to Submit a Privacy Request
You may exercise your privacy rights using any of the following methods:
Email: information@patriotstoeducation.org
U.S. Mail: Your mailing address
We may require reasonable verification of identity before fulfilling your request.
Responses will be provided within the timeframe required by your state’s law (typically 30–45 days).
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We do not use Cookies or Tracking Technologies including:
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Cross-context behavioral advertising
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Retargeting ad cookies
(Unless explicitly disclosed with opt-out options).
8. Data Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no system such as the one hosting this website is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
9. External Links
Our website may include links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” reflects the latest revision.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact: