Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Investors Philanthropic (“Investors Philanthropic,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our online services, register for events, submit forms, or otherwise interact with our online and mobile resources (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who This Policy Applies To

This Privacy Policy applies to individuals who:

• Visit or use our website and online resources

• Submit inquiries, forms, or applications

• Register for events, programs, or communications

• Subscribe to our updates or services

• Interact with us as partners, vendors, or applicants

Our Services are intended for individuals 13 years of age or older.

2. Personal Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

This may include:

• Identifiers (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)

• Professional or organizational information

• Event or service registration details

• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

• Respond to inquiries and requests

• Provide services, programs, or event access

• Send administrative or transactional messages

• Deliver updates, newsletters, or information you opted into

• Improve our website, services, and user experience

• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

4. Communications Consent (Email & SMS)

By submitting your information through our forms, you consent to receive communications from Investors Philanthropic via:

• Email

• Phone calls

• SMS or MMS text messages

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out at any time by:

• Clicking “unsubscribe” in an email

• Replying STOP to any text message

• Contacting us directly using the information below

We honor opt-out requests promptly.

SMS Opt-In Details

Investors Philanthropic collects mobile phone numbers only when you voluntarily provide them to us—for example, through our website contact forms, event registrations, or donor sign-up pages.

• Method of Opt-In: You may opt-in to receive SMS communications by checking the consent box on our web forms or by initiating a text message to our official number.

• Purpose of Collection: We use your mobile number exclusively to provide the services you requested, such as grant notifications, donor stewardship updates, and event alerts.

• Third-Party Sharing: We maintain strict confidentiality regarding your SMS opt-in data. Mobile information will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. This includes text messaging originator opt-in data and consent, which will not be shared with any third parties for their own marketing purposes.

• Choice/Opt-Out: You may opt-out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying "STOP" to any message you receive from us.

5. Cookies & Tracking Practices

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, understand how visitors use our site, and enhance our services.

How we use them:

• Essential cookies for website functionality.

• Analytics cookies to understand site usage and improve performance.

• Functional cookies to remember your preferences.

• Marketing cookies to deliver relevant communications.

We may also work with trusted third parties who use cookies on our site. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser, though some features may be affected.

We may update this policy occasionally; the latest version will always be posted here.

6. Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information only:

• To comply with legal obligations or lawful requests

All vendors are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.

Mobile Information and SMS Consent:

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

7. Third-Party Websites & Social Media

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their privacy policies independently.

8. Data Retention & Security

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for legitimate business or legal purposes.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your information. However, no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

9. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information

• Request correction or deletion

• Opt out of marketing communications

• Restrict or object to certain processing

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to request:

• Disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected

• Deletion of personal information

• Confirmation that we do not sell personal information

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

11. GDPR (European Economic Area)

If you are located in the EEA, we process your data based on legitimate interest, consent, or contractual necessity.

You may request access, correction, deletion, portability, or restriction of your data. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

12. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: (949) 251-2010
🌐 Website: Investors Philanthropic