The Compass Montessori Education Foundation (CMEF) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

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By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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Information We Collect

 

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Your name

• Email address

• Mailing address

• Phone number (if provided)

• Donation information

• Volunteer registration information

• Marketplace listing information

• Business partnership inquiries

• Messages submitted through our contact forms

 

We may also automatically collect limited technical information such as:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Pages visited

• Date and time of your visit

 

This information helps us improve our website and better serve our community.

 

How We Use Your Information

 

We use your information to:

• Process donations

• Respond to inquiries

• Register volunteers

• Manage Marketplace listings

• Coordinate community events

• Communicate Foundation news and updates

• Improve our website and services

• Meet legal and financial reporting requirements

 

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

 

Donations

 

If you make a donation, payment information is processed securely through our payment provider. CMEF does not store your full payment card information on our website.

 

Community Marketplace

 

If you submit a Marketplace listing:

• The information you choose to make public (such as item descriptions and contact information) may be visible to other visitors.

• Please avoid including sensitive personal information in your listing.

• CMEF reserves the right to remove listings that violate our Marketplace Guidelines.

 

Volunteer Hub and Member Accounts

 

Members who create an account may have information stored to manage:

• Volunteer opportunities

• Event registrations

• Saved information

• Marketplace activity

• Member communications

 

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

 

Cookies

 

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website performance

• Remember user preferences

• Analyze website traffic

• Maintain secure logins

 

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.

 

Third-Party Services

 

Our website may include links or services provided by trusted third parties, including:

• Payment processors

• Google Maps

• Social media platforms

• Wix website services

 

These services operate under their own privacy policies.

 

Children’s Privacy

 

Protecting children’s privacy is important to us.

 

Our website is intended for parents, guardians, volunteers, donors, and community members. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental consent.

 

Data Security

 

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no online transmission or storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

 

Your Rights

 

You may request to:

• Access your personal information

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your information (where legally permitted)

• Unsubscribe from email communications

 

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

 

Changes to This Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page along with the updated revision date.

 

Contact Us

 

Compass Montessori Education Foundation

Mailing Address
PO Box 54
Golden, CO 80402-0054

Email: CMEF@compassgives.org