Privacy policy.

Effective Date: August 18, 2025

Ground Zero Arts Foundation (“GZAF,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information you provide when using our website gzaf.org. By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:

  • Personal Information You Provide

    • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address (via contact forms, newsletter signups, or donations).

    • Payment details when making donations (processed securely by our fiscal sponsor or third-party payment processors).

  • Automatically Collected Information

    • IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited (collected through cookies or analytics tools).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide updates about our programs, events, and activities.

  • Process donations and send receipts.

  • Respond to inquiries and messages submitted through contact forms.

  • Improve website performance and user experience.

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Donations and Fiscal Sponsorship

All online donations are processed in partnership with the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, a 501(c)(3) public charity and GZAF’s fiscal sponsor. Donor information may be shared with the Community Foundation solely for the purposes of processing contributions, issuing tax receipts, and maintaining donor records.

4. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email address, you may receive periodic communications from us about GZAF programs, events, and fundraising campaigns. You may unsubscribe at any time by following the link included in each email or by contacting us directly.

5. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, track usage patterns, and improve our website. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

  • With trusted service providers (such as email or donation platforms) who assist us in operating our website and services.

  • With the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi for donation processing.

  • When required by law, legal process, or government request.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

9. Your Rights

You may:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you.

  • Request corrections or updates to your information.

  • Request that we delete your information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.

To exercise these rights, please contact us (see Section 11).

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this website. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at the address below: