Effective date: September 27, 2026

East Kern County Community Foundation ("EKCCF," "we," "us") is a California nonprofit community development corporation based in Boron, California (EIN 33-2117672). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through ekccf.org and our forms, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using this website or submitting a form, you agree to this policy.

1. Information we collect

We collect only what you choose to give us, plus basic technical data:

Information you submit through forms: name, email address, phone number, zip code, organization, event details, committee or program interests, volunteer availability, and any message you type. Some programs may ask additional eligibility questions.

Donation information: donations are processed by third-party payment processors. EKCCF receives your name, contact details, and donation amount but does not store full card numbers.

Technical data: IP address, browser and device type, pages visited, and referring links, collected automatically by our website platform and any analytics tools.

2. How we use your information

Respond to inquiries and requests for services or resources

Process volunteer, committee, and event submissions

Send board meeting notices, program updates, and event information you asked for

Process and acknowledge donations and issue tax receipts

Report aggregate, de-identified program results to funders and the public

Maintain the security and performance of our website

Comply with legal, tax, and reporting obligations

3. Email and text message communications

When you check the consent box on one of our forms, you agree that EKCCF may contact you by email, phone call, or text message (SMS) about your request and related EKCCF programs and events. Consent is not a condition of receiving any service. Message frequency varies and message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message, clicking unsubscribe in any email, or emailing [email protected]. Reply HELP for assistance. Mobile phone numbers and text-message opt-in data are never shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

4. How we share information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share it only:

With service providers that operate our website, forms, email, text messaging, and payment processing on our behalf and under confidentiality obligations

With partner organizations when you specifically ask us to connect you with their services, and only the information needed for that referral

When required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of EKCCF, our community, or others

In aggregate or de-identified form that cannot reasonably identify you

5. Third-party links and tools

Our website links to and embeds content from third parties such as Google Calendar, Google Docs, Zoom, Candid, our online store provider, and partner organizations including Fund-Nation and Kitty Klippers. Those sites have their own privacy policies and we are not responsible for their practices.

6. Cookies

Our website platform may use cookies and similar technologies to keep the site working and to understand how visitors use it. You can control cookies through your browser settings; some features may not work without them.

7. Data retention and security

We keep personal information for as long as needed for the purpose it was collected, to run our programs, and to meet legal and grant reporting requirements. We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect it. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children

Our website and forms are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

9. Your choices and California rights

You may ask us to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you, or to stop contacting you, by emailing [email protected] or calling 760-920-1379. We will respond within a reasonable time and will not discriminate against you for making a request. As a nonprofit organization, EKCCF is generally not subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act, but we honor these requests as a matter of policy.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top shows when it was last revised. Continued use of the website after a change means you accept the updated policy.

11. Contact us

East Kern County Community Foundation, Boron, CA 93516. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 760-920-1379.