Last Updated: January 13, 2026

The Story Continues: The Cortney Nowak Literacy Foundation (“Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in the State of Michigan, United States. We are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information.

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This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website www.cortneynowakfoundation.org (the “Website”).

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

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Donation information (processed through third-party providers)

• Any information submitted through contact forms, newsletters, or registrations

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information, such as:

• IP address

• Browser type and operating system

• Device information

• Pages viewed and time spent on the Website

• Referring URLs

This information is used for analytics and to improve Website performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve our Website

• Respond to inquiries and communications

• Process donations and issue acknowledgments or receipts

• Send updates, newsletters, or Foundation-related communications (you may opt out at any time)

• Comply with legal, regulatory, or tax obligations

• Protect the security and integrity of our Website

3. Donations and Payment Processing

Donations made through our Website are processed by secure third-party payment processors. We do not store or have access to your full credit or debit card numbers. These third-party providers process your information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share your information only:

• With trusted service providers who assist us in operating the Website or conducting Foundation activities

• To comply with federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or legal processes

• To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Foundation, our users, or others

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

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enhance Website functionality

• Analyze Website usage and trends

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features of the Website may not function properly without cookies.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable laws (including tax and recordkeeping laws).

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Request correction or deletion of your information

• Opt out of receiving communications from us

Michigan residents may contact us at any time to inquire about their personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can remove it.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

The Story Continues: The Cortney Nowak Literacy Foundation
P.O. Box 55, DeWitt, MI 48820
info@cortneynowakfoundation.org

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