Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 5, 2026

The Sutter Yuba Community Foundation (“SYCF,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you provide through our website.

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

About Us

Sutter Yuba Community Foundation
P.O. Box 3165 Yuba City, CA 95992
Email: SutterYubaCF@gmail.com

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

Submit a contact form
Apply for a grant
Apply for a scholarship
Make a donation
Register for an event
Contact us by email

The information we collect may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Organization name
Donation information
Any information you voluntarily provide through forms or correspondence

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to inquiries and requests
Process donations
Evaluate grant applications
Evaluate scholarship applications
Communicate about foundation programs and services
Maintain organizational records
Improve our website and community outreach efforts
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Donation Processing

Online donations are processed through PayPal. We do not collect or store your full payment card information on our website.

When making a donation, your payment information is collected and processed directly by PayPal in accordance with PayPal’s Privacy Policy. We encourage donors to review PayPal’s privacy practices before submitting payment information.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We may share information when:

Required by law
Necessary to protect our legal rights
Working with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or programs
Processing donations through PayPal

Any service providers with access to personal information are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

Embedded Content

Our website may include embedded content from third-party services such as YouTube.

Embedded videos and content may collect information about your interaction with the content and may place cookies on your device. These services operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

Cookies and Website Data

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and website functionality.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites remember preferences and understand visitor interactions.

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some website features may not function properly.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website without appropriate consent.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through our website, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

California Privacy Rights

California residents may have certain rights regarding their personal information under applicable California privacy laws.
You may request information regarding the personal information we maintain about you, request corrections, or request deletion of certain information, subject to legal and operational requirements.

To make a privacy-related request, please contact:

SutterYubaCF@gmail.com

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those websites.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Continued use of the website following changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

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

Sutter Yuba Community Foundation
P.O. Box 3165 Yuba City, CA 95992
Email: SutterYubaCF@gmail.com