The Freda Fund values its user’s privacy. The Privacy Policy (“Policy”) will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our online facilities and services, and what we will and will not do with the information we collect. Our Policy has been designed and created to ensure those affiliated with the Freda Fund of our commitment and realization of our obligation not only to meet, but to exceed most existing policy standards.

 

We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes we advise you to frequently visit this page. If at any point in time the Freda Fund decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the users shall be promptly notified by email. Users at that time shall have the option as to whether to permit the use of their information in this separate manner.

 

This policy applies to the Freda Fund (thefredafund.com), and it governs any and all data collection and usage by us. Therefore, consenting to the data collection procedure expressed in this Policy.

 

Please note that this Policy does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that the Freda Fund does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by us. If you visit a website that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing the site with information. It is highly recommended and suggested that you review the privacy policies and statements of any website you choose to use or frequent to better understand the ways in which websites garner, make use of and share the information collected.  

 

Specifically, this policy will inform you of the following:

 

1. What personally identifiable information is collected from you through our website.

2. Why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection.

3. How we use the collected information and with whom it may be shared; and

4. What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data; and

5. The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.

 

Information We Collect

 

It is always up to you whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a user or provide you with any products or services.

 

In addition, the Freda Fund may on occasion collect non-personal anonymous demographic information, such as age, gender, household income, political affiliation, race or religion, as well as well the type of browser you are using, IP address, or type of operating system, which will assist us in providing and maintaining superior quality service.

 

Why We Collect Information and For How Long

 

We are collecting your data for several reasons:

 

• To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested

• To fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our services and products 

• To send you promotional emails containing information we think you may like when we have your consent to do so

• To contact you to fill out surveys or participate in other types of market research, when we have your consent to do so

• To customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences

• To respond to your inquiries when you complete the Contact form on the website

• To keep in touch through email messages when you subscribe to the Freda Fund mailing list

• To process your payment when you make a donation or make a purchase through the website

• To process your event registration when you RSVP or complete the event registration form through the website

 

The data we collect from you will be stored for no longer than necessary. The length of time we store information will be determined upon the following criteria: the length of time your personal information remains relevant; the length of time it is reasonable to keep records to demonstrate that we have fulfilled our duties and obligations; any limitation periods within which claims might be made; any retention periods prescribed by law or recommended by regulators, professional bodies or associations; the type of contact we have with you, the existence of your consent, and our legitimate interest in keeping such information as stated in this Policy.

 

Use of Information Collected

 

The Freda Fund may collect and may make use of personal information to assist in the operation of our website and to ensure delivery of the services you need and request. At times, we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you informed of other possible products and/or services that may be available to you from the Freda Fund.

 

The Freda Fund may also be in contact with you in regards to completing surveys, website forms and/or research questionnaires related to your opinion of current or potential future services that may be offered.

 

Disclosure of Information

 

The Freda Fund may not use or disclose the information provided by you except under the following circumstances:

 

• as necessary to provide services or products you have ordered;

• in other ways described in this Policy or to which you have otherwise consented;

• in the aggregate with other information in such a way so that your identity cannot reasonably be determined;

• as required by law, or in response to a subpoena or search warrant;

• to outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential;

• as necessary to enforce the Terms of Service;

• as necessary to maintain, safeguard and preserve all the rights and property of the Freda Fund.  

 

Special Notice To California Residents

 

If you are a resident of the state of California, you are entitled to request information regarding the disclosure of personal information about you to third parties for direct marketing purposes. Please note that we do not share personal information about you with non-affiliated third parties for such purposes.

 

Cookies and Other Similar Technologies

 

Overview 

 

Our Site uses cookies and other similar technology. Cookies are text files that web servers send to your computer for record-keeping and other purposes. The Site may use session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (that remain on your computer after you close your browser until you delete them or they expire). We use cookies for security purposes, to help you navigate the Site, to display information more effectively, and to better serve you with tailored information on the Site. We also use cookies to gather statistical information about how visitors use the Site in order to continually improve its design and function. 

 

Non-Marketing Purposes

 

The Freda Fund greatly respects your privacy. We do maintain and reserve the right to contact you if needed for non-marketing purposes (such as bug alerts, security breaches, account issues, and/or changes in the Freda Fund products and services). In certain circumstances, we may use our website, newspaper, or other public means to post a notice.

 

Children under the age of 13

 

The Freda Fund’s website is not directed to, and does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from, children under the age of thirteen (13). If it is determined that such information has been inadvertently collected on anyone under the age of thirteen (13), we shall immediately take the necessary steps to ensure that such information is deleted from our system’s database, or in the alternative, that verifiable parental consent is obtained for the use and storage of such information. Anyone under the age thirteen (13) must seek and obtain parent or guardian permission to use this website.

 

Unsubscribe or Opt-Out

 

All users and visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving communications from us by way of email or newsletters. To discontinue or unsubscribe from our website please send an email that you wish to unsubscribe to the Freda Fund. If you wish to unsubscribe or opt-out from any third-party websites, you must go to that specific website to unsubscribe or opt-out. The Freda Fund will continue to adhere to this Policy with respect to any personal information collected.

 

Links to Other Websites

 

Our website does contain links to affiliate and other websites. The Freda Fund does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other such websites.  Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Agreement applies only and solely to the information collected by our website.

 

Notice to European Union Users

 

The Freda Fund’s operations are located primarily in the United States. If you provide information to us, the information will be transferred out of the European Union (EU) and sent to the United States. This framework protects the fundamental rights of anyone in the EU whose personal data is transferred to the United States for commercial purposes. It allows the free transfer of data to companies that are certified in the US under the Privacy Shield. By providing personal information to us, you are consenting to its storage and use as described in this Policy.

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Security

 

The Freda Fund takes precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline. Whenever we collect sensitive information (e.g. credit card information), that information is encrypted and transmitted to us in a secure way. You can verify this by looking for a lock icon in the address bar and looking for “https” at the beginning of the address of the webpage.

 

While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect your information offline. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job (for example, billing or customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable information.  The computers and servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment. This is all done to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure or modification of the user’s personal information under our control.

 

Acceptance of Terms

 

By using this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of our sites. In addition, your continued use of our website following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that you agree and accept any such changes.

 

How to Contact Us

 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy Agreement related to our website, please feel free to contact us at the following email address:

 

Email: freda.fund1@gmail.com