Privacy Policy

Who We Are

The Joseph P. Niccoli Sr. Foundation, Inc. is a Massachusetts nonprofit corporation and federally recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization (EIN: 41-5055181), headquartered in Raynham, Massachusetts. We can be reached at info@josephniccolifoundation.org or (508) 958-9710.

Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways: information you provide to us directly, and information collected automatically when you use our website.

Information you provide directly:

• Your name and email address when you sign up for our mailing list or fill out a contact form
• Your name, email address, and payment information when you make a donation through our website (processed securely by Donorbox)
• Information you provide when submitting a nomination, sponsorship inquiry, or event registration

Information collected automatically:

• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and how you navigated to our site
• IP address and general geographic location
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and acknowledge donations and issue tax receipts
• Send you updates about the foundation, our events, and our mission — only if you have opted in
• Respond to inquiries, sponsorship requests, and nominations
• Improve the usability and content of our website using aggregated, anonymized analytics data
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations applicable to 501(c)(3) organizations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. Ever.

Third-Party Services

Our website is built on Squarespace and uses the following third-party services that may collect or process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies:

• Squarespace — website hosting and infrastructure. See squarespace.com/privacy
• Donorbox — donation processing. See donorbox.org/privacy
• Google Analytics — anonymized website analytics. See policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Workspace — email and organizational communications
• Mailchimp — email newsletter delivery, if you have opted in to receive communications from us. See mailchimp.com/legal/privacy
• Google Ads / Google Ad Grants — search advertising that may place cookies on your device when you visit our site via a Google ad. See policies.google.com/privacy

We only work with trusted service providers and share the minimum information necessary for them to perform their function.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies — small text files placed on your device — to help the site function properly and to understand how visitors use it. Cookies we use include:

• Essential cookies — required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies — used by Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how visitors use the site. No personally identifiable information is collected.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the site.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law. Donation records are retained in accordance with IRS requirements for 501(c)(3) organizations. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us (see Section 8), subject to any legal obligations we have to retain certain records.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access — request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction — request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion — request that we delete your personal information, subject to applicable legal requirements
• Opt-out — unsubscribe from our email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.