Who we are
Our website address is: https://143foundation.org
143 Foundation (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a nonprofit organization focused on making the world a better place through intentional acts of kindness, personal growth, opportunities, and mentoring programs.
Organization name: 143 Foundation
Website: https://143foundation.org
Contact email: [add your contact email]
Mailing address: [add your physical or registered address here, if required by your local laws]
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
We collect only the information we need to operate our website, communicate with you, and improve our services. This information can include:
- Identity and contact data: name, email address, and any other contact details you choose to provide (for example, when leaving a comment or contacting us).
- Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, device information, and standard log data collected by our hosting provider to keep the site secure and running.
- Usage data: pages visited, interactions with the site, and general traffic statistics (collected in anonymous or aggregated form by our hosting provider).
- Account data (if accounts are enabled in the future): username, email address, and profile information you provide.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (such as health information). Please do not submit sensitive information through comments or contact forms.
We collect and use personal data based on:
- Your consent (for example, when you choose to leave a comment).
- Our legitimate interest in operating a secure, functional website and preventing spam.
- Our legal obligations, where applicable.
By default, WordPress does not collect personal data about visitors beyond what is needed for comments and user accounts. Some of our plugins or hosting tools may collect additional technical data; those details are described in the sections below where relevant.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:
- The data shown in the comments form (such as your name and email address).
- Your IP address and browser user agent string (to help detect spam and protect the site).
An anonymized string created from your email address (a “hash”) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile picture (if any) is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Comments and their metadata are retained so we can recognize and approve follow‑up comments automatically instead of holding them all in a moderation queue.
Media
If you upload images to the website (for example, as a registered user or contributor), you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
All uploaded files are usually publicly accessible wherever they appear on the site.
Contact forms
If we use contact forms on this site (for example, to request information about programs, volunteering, or donations), we may collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Any message or information you choose to include
We use this information only to respond to your inquiry and provide support or information you requested.
- How long we keep it: We may retain contact form submissions for up to 6–12 months for customer service and record-keeping.
- Marketing: We do not use information submitted through contact forms for marketing purposes unless you explicitly opt in.
If you would like us to delete a past contact form submission associated with your email address, you can contact us using the information at the end of this policy.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help our site function properly and remember your preferences.
Our website may use the following types of cookies:
- Comment cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. This is for your convenience, so you don’t have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies last for one year. - Login and session cookies (for registered users)
- If you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. It contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
- When you log in, we set cookies to save your login information and screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out, login cookies are removed.
- If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be stored in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
- Other cookies (plugins, social media, analytics)
Some plugins or embedded content (for example, videos, maps, or social media widgets) may set additional cookies. These will generally be managed by the third‑party service and are covered by their own privacy policies.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how our site functions for you.
Analytics
Our hosting provider may collect anonymous or aggregated analytics data, such as:
- Number of site visits
- Pages visited
- General location (country or region)
- Amount of data transferred
This information helps us understand how people use our site and improve it. We do not use this information to personally identify you, and we do not combine it with other personal data to create user profiles.
If we implement a dedicated analytics service (like Google Analytics or a similar tool) in the future, we will:
- Update this policy with the provider’s name
- Provide a link to their privacy policy
- Explain how you can opt out of analytics tracking
Who we share your data with
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share limited data with the following categories of third parties, only as needed to operate our website and services:
- Web hosting provider
Our hosting company processes technical and usage data (such as IP addresses, error logs, and traffic statistics) to keep the website secure and functional. They may have access to server logs, but they do not use this information to personally identify visitors or for their own marketing purposes. - Spam detection services
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. This may involve transmitting your comment, IP address, and browser information to that service solely for spam prevention. - Gravatar (Automattic)
If you use a Gravatar account, an anonymized hash of your email address is sent to Gravatar to check whether you have a profile image. See their privacy policy at https://automattic.com/privacy/.
If we begin using additional third‑party services (for example, payment processors, email newsletter platforms, or cloud‑based tools), we will update this section with details about what data is shared and links to their privacy policies.
By default, WordPress itself does not share personal data with any third party.
How long we retain your data
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
- Comments:
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely, so we can recognize and approve follow‑up comments automatically and maintain a historical record of discussions on the site. - Contact form submissions:
Retained for up to 6–12 months for customer service and record‑keeping, unless you request deletion earlier and we are not required to keep them for legal or security reasons. - User accounts (if registered users are enabled):
For users that register on our website, we store the personal information provided in their user profile. Users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information. We retain account data while the account is active and as long as required for security, legal, or administrative reasons. - Technical and log data:
Server logs and security logs are generally kept for a limited time (for example, 30–365 days, depending on our hosting configuration) for security, troubleshooting, and analytics, then deleted or anonymized.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you have the right to:
- Request a copy of your data
You can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided. - Request correction
You can ask us to correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete information we hold. - Request deletion
You can request that we erase any personal data we hold about you, except for data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes. - Object or restrict processing
In some cases, you may have the right to object to or request restriction of our processing of your personal data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in the “Contact information” section below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
Where your data is sent
- Spam detection services:
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service, which may process data on servers outside your country. - Hosting and infrastructure:
Our website is hosted by a third‑party provider, which may store and process data (including server logs) in data centers that may be located outside your state, province, or country.
If we receive visits from the European Union or United Kingdom, we aim to ensure that transfers of personal data outside those regions are protected according to applicable data protection standards. This may involve:
- Using providers that participate in recognized data transfer frameworks or
- Having appropriate contractual safeguards in place (such as standard contractual clauses).
We will update this section if we adopt specific frameworks or add additional providers.
Contact information
For privacy‑related questions, requests about your data, or any concerns about this policy, you can contact us at:
143 Foundation
Email: Info@143foundation.org
Mailing address: 320 Brookes Dr, Ste. 111, Hazelwood, MO 63042
Additional information
How we protect your data
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- Using secure, password‑protected access to the website’s administrative areas
- Relying on our hosting provider’s security features (such as firewalls, server‑level security, and regular updates)
- Using spam and security tools to reduce malicious access attempts
No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, but we work to protect your data to a reasonable standard for a small nonprofit website.
What data breach procedures we have in place
If we become aware of a data breach that affects our site and your personal data, we will:
- Investigate the issue promptly.
- Work with our hosting provider to secure the site and prevent further breaches.
- Notify affected users and, where required, relevant authorities, following applicable laws and guidance.
What third parties we receive data from
At this time, we do not intentionally receive personal data about you from third parties (such as marketers, advertisers, or data brokers) beyond the basic technical information provided by our hosting provider and spam detection services.
If that changes in the future, we will update this policy to explain what data we receive, from whom, and why.
What automated decision-making and/or profiling we do with user data
We do not use your data for automated decision‑making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects (for example, automated credit scoring or eligibility decisions).
If we implement any such tools in the future, we will update this policy to explain how they work and what rights you have related to them.
Industry regulatory disclosure requirements
143 Foundation is a nonprofit organization. If we become subject to specific industry regulations or additional privacy laws that require more disclosures, we will update this section accordingly.
Quick summary (for skimming)
- We collect only basic information (comments, contact form details, and technical data) needed to run the site and communicate with you.
- We do not sell your data.
- Comments and user accounts (if any) are kept as long as needed; contact form messages are kept for a limited time.
- You can request a copy of your data or ask us to delete it, subject to legal requirements.
- Some data is processed by our hosting provider and spam detection services, which may be located outside your region.