Privacy Policy
Effective Date: February 13, 2026
Organization Name: Don Cabangan Memorial Scholarship
Website: www.doncabanganmemorial.org
The Don Cabangan Memorial Scholarship (“we,” “our,” or “the Organization”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard information when you visit our website, make a donation, register for events, apply for a scholarship, or otherwise interact with us.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
When you interact with our website, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Business name (for sponsors/vendors)
- Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)
- Scholarship application materials (including essays, transcripts, and references)
Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Referring website
- Cookies and tracking data
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Process donations and issue tax receipts
- Register teams, sponsors, vendors, and event participants
- Review and administer scholarship applications
- Communicate event updates and scholarship announcements
- Send newsletters or fundraising updates (if you opt in)
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. Payment Processing
All online payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors (such as Stripe, PayPal, or other providers). We do not store full credit card information on our servers.
Please review the privacy policies of those payment providers for additional details.
4. Scholarship Application Data
Information submitted through scholarship applications may include sensitive academic and personal materials. We:
- Restrict access to authorized board members or selection committee members
- Use application materials solely for scholarship evaluation
- Retain records only as necessary for organizational and legal compliance
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking tools to:
- Improve user experience
- Analyze website traffic
- Track fundraising or event performance
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.
While we strive to protect your data, no method of online transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as sponsors or event partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our scholarship may involve applicants under 18 years of age. Information submitted by minors must be provided with parental or guardian consent where required by law.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate consent.
9. Your Rights
You may:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request corrections or updates
- Request removal from email communications
- Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)
To make a request, please contact us at:
[Insert Contact Email]
10. Texas & U.S. Legal Compliance
The Don Cabangan Memorial Scholarship is a registered Texas nonprofit corporation and recognized 501(c)(3) organization. We comply with applicable federal and Texas privacy laws.
11. 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.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:Don Cabangan Memorial Scholarship
[email protected]