Privacy Statement
The Ryan Callahan Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, applicants, volunteers, event participants, and website visitors. We value the trust you place in us and strive to handle your personal information responsibly and transparently.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website, including when you:
Submit an application for assistance
Make a donation
Register for an event
Sign up for our newsletter or mailing list
Contact us through forms or email
Volunteer or participate in Foundation activities
This information may include your name, address, email address, phone number, payment information, and any additional information you choose to provide.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected through our website may be used to:
Process donations and provide tax receipts
Review and administer assistance programs
Register participants for events and fundraisers
Communicate Foundation news, updates, and opportunities
Respond to inquiries and requests
Improve our website, programs, and services
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Donation Security
Online donations are processed through secure third-party payment providers. The Ryan Callahan Foundation does not store complete credit card information on its servers.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. Information may be shared with trusted service providers that assist us in operating our website, processing donations, managing communications, or administering programs. These providers are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.
Website Analytics and Cookies
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to better understand visitor behavior and improve user experience. These tools may collect non-personal information such as browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
Your Privacy Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or removal of your personal information by contacting us directly. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate such requests in accordance with applicable laws.
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Statement or how your information is handled, please contact us through the information provided on our website.
Accessibility Statement
The Ryan Callahan Foundation is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all visitors, including individuals with disabilities.
We work to ensure that our website:
Is navigable using a keyboard
Supports screen reader technology
Provides clear and consistent navigation
Includes alternative text for meaningful images whenever possible
Uses readable fonts, color contrast, and layouts to improve usability
Is responsive across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
Ongoing Improvements
Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review our website and content to identify opportunities for improvement and to provide a more inclusive experience for all users.
Need Assistance?
If you experience difficulty accessing any part of our website, encounter a barrier, or have suggestions for improving accessibility, we encourage you to contact us. We will make every reasonable effort to provide the information you need in an alternative format and address accessibility concerns promptly.
Thank you for helping us make our website accessible and welcoming to everyone.