Privacy Policy

The Grete R. Bressner Scholarship Fund is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, scholarship applicants, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect and protect your information when you interact with our website or submit materials to GRBSF.

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information You Provide

  • Name

  • Address

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Donation information

  • Scholarship application information (e.g., age, school, dance program details, essays)

  • Any information submitted through contact forms or email

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Pages visited

  • Date/time of visit

  • Basic analytics data via tools like Google Analytics

This information helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Process donations and provide tax receipts

  • Communicate with donors and supporters

  • Review and evaluate scholarship applications

  • Provide important updates about GRBSF activities

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Maintain internal records for nonprofit compliance

  • Respond to inquiries or requests submitted through our website

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Donation Security:

  • All online donations made through third-party processors (such as PayPal, Stripe, or donor portals) are protected with industry-standard encryption.
    GRBSF does not store or have access to full credit card numbers or payment details.

Scholarship Applicant Privacy

  • All scholarship applications are confidential. Only GRBSF board members and designated reviewers will access applications. We may request permission to share testimonials, photos, or accomplishments for promotional or donor-impact purposes. No applicant information is ever publicly disclosed without explicit consent.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact: grbscholarshipfund@gmail.com

The GRBSF website may use cookies to support basic functionality, analytics, and a better browsing experience; you may disable cookies anytime in your browser settings. We protect your information through secure digital storage, password-protected systems, and limited access by authorized board members, though no online system can be guaranteed completely secure. Our website may link to third-party sites, and GRBSF is not responsible for their content or privacy practices. The site is not intended for children under 13, and any application materials for minors must be submitted by a parent or guardian. You may request to update, correct, or delete your information, or opt out of communications at any time by contacting us at grbscholarshipfund@gmail.com. GRBSF may update this policy periodically, with changes reflected in the effective date.