Policies

Non-Discrimination

Afree Foundation is committed to providing programs, services, employment opportunities, and organizational participation in a manner that promotes fairness, dignity, and equal opportunity.

Afree Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

As an organization whose mission includes strengthening outcomes and opportunities for communities of African descent and other historically underserved populations, Afree Foundation may design culturally responsive programs, conduct targeted outreach, and prioritize resources to address documented disparities and community needs. Such mission-driven programming is intended to expand access and opportunity and is not intended to exclude participation by any individual otherwise eligible for services.

This policy applies to:

  • Board recruitment and governance practices
  • Employment and volunteer opportunities
  • Program enrollment and participation
  • Vendor and partnership relationships
  • Community engagement and public events

Afree Foundation is committed to maintaining an environment of respect, inclusion, and equitable access for all participants and stakeholders.

Privacy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect limited information when you voluntarily provide it through our website, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Information submitted through contact forms, volunteer forms, donation forms, event registration, or newsletter sign-up forms
  • General website usage information collected automatically by our website platform (such as browser type, pages visited, and visit duration)

We only collect information reasonably necessary to operate and improve our services.

2. How We Use Information

Information collected may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Process donations and registrations
  • Communicate about programs, services, and events
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Maintain organizational records and security

3. Information Sharing

Afree Foundation does not sell, rent, trade, or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Information may only be disclosed when necessary to:

  • Process donations or website transactions through secure service providers
  • Comply with legal obligations or lawful requests
  • Protect the safety, rights, or operations of Afree Foundation

4. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and understand website performance.

Users may adjust browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some website features may not function properly.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information submitted through our website. However, no online transmission or storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

6. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use trusted third-party services (such as payment processors or embedded content). Those services operate under their own privacy policies.

7. Children’s Privacy

Afree Foundation does not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian involvement where required by law.

8. Your Choices

You may contact us to:

  • Request access to information you submitted
  • Request corrections to your information
  • Request removal from communications lists where applicable

9. Changes to This Policy

Afree Foundation may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.