Last Updated: May 1, 2025
Introduction
Under the Lights Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website underthelights.org (the “Website”).
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We may collect information that you provide directly to us when you:
Fill out forms on our Website, including when you register for events, sign up for our newsletter, or make a donation
Apply for funding or scholarships
Communicate with us via email, phone, or other methods
Volunteer with our organization
Submit a story or testimonial
This information may include:
Contact information (such as name, email address, mailing address, and phone number)
Donation information and history
Demographic information
Photos or videos you submit
Information about your interests in our programs
Any other information you choose to provide
Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and your browsing actions, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages you view
Time and date of your visit
Time spent on pages
Referring website
Other statistics about your interaction with our Website
This information is collected using cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies. See our “Cookies and Similar Technologies” section below for more information.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
Provide, maintain, and improve our Website and services
Process and manage donations
Communicate with you about our programs, events, and funding opportunities
Send you newsletters and other updates about our organization (you can opt out of these communications at any time)
Respond to your inquiries and requests
Administer grants and scholarships
Understand how users interact with our Website to improve user experience
Protect against, identify, and prevent fraud and other unlawful activity
Comply with legal obligations
For any other purpose with your consent
Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, and customer service.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
Protection of Rights
We may disclose your information when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.
Organizational Changes
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With Your Consent
We may share your information for any other purpose disclosed to you with your consent.
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our Website. They allow us to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential cookies: Required for the Website to function properly
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website
Functionality cookies: Allow us to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features
Marketing cookies: Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements
Your Cookie Choices
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the Website.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from accidental loss and unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information.
Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include:
Accessing your personal information
Correcting inaccuracies in your personal information
Deleting your personal information
Restricting or objecting to our use of your personal information
Receiving a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format
Withdrawing your consent at any time (where we rely on consent as the legal basis for processing)
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, California law may provide you with additional rights regarding our use of your personal information. To learn more about your California privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy whenever you access the Website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Under the Lights Foundation
1507 Oxmoor Road
Homewood, AL 35209
Email: contact@underthelights.org
Phone: 659-900-0071
This Privacy Policy was last updated on the date indicated at the top of this page.