Unity Foundation of La Porte County (“Unity Foundation,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, forms, applications, and other communications.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we may share it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

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

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Scholarship application information
• Donation-related information
• Information submitted through contact forms, newsletter signups, or other website forms

We may also collect certain non-personal information automatically when you visit our website, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Date and time of your visit
• Referring website information

This information helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve the user experience.

We may use collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries and requests
• Process donations or other transactions
• Administer scholarship applications and related review processes
• Send updates, newsletters, or other communications you request
• Improve our website, services, and outreach efforts
• Maintain security and prevent misuse of our website
• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

Unity Foundation may use phone, email, and text messaging to communicate with scholarship applicants and related participants regarding scholarship opportunities, application status, deadlines, required follow-up items, and review process updates.

If you provide your mobile phone number to Unity Foundation, you consent to receive informational text messages related to scholarships and associated processes. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan.

You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us directly at (219) 879-0327 or unity@uflc.net.

Consent to receive text messages is not required to make a donation or otherwise engage with Unity Foundation, but certain scholarship-related communications may be sent by text when a mobile number is provided.

We may use third-party service providers, including communications platforms such as RingCentral, to help us send and manage phone calls and text messages related to our services, scholarship communications, and operations. These providers may process personal information on our behalf only as needed to perform those services and in accordance with applicable privacy and security obligations.

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, process donations, manage forms, send communications, or support scholarship administration. We may also disclose information:

• When required by law
• To protect our rights, users, or property
• In connection with fraud prevention or security concerns

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be sold or shared with any third parties, except with vendors or service providers that assist us in delivering those communications.

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyze traffic, and improve performance. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not function properly as a result.

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect the information you submit to us. However, no website or electronic transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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

Our website is not directed to children under 13 for general use. In connection with scholarships, we may receive information about students from applicants or families. Such information is used only for legitimate scholarship administration and related communications.

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

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

Unity Foundation of La Porte County
422 Franklin St, Suite C
Michigan City, IN 46360
Phone: (219) 879-0327
Email: unity@uflc.net