Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 11, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how the Cold Spring Harbor Educational Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit www.cshedfoundation.com (the “Site”).

We’re committed to maintaining your trust, and we take your privacy seriously.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit the Site, make a donation, sign up for our mailing list, or contact us, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information – such as your name, email address, mailing address, and donation details, if you choose to share them.

  • Non-Personal Information – such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected automatically through cookies or similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Process and acknowledge donations

  • Respond to inquiries or requests

  • Send updates, newsletters, or event announcements (if you opt in)

  • Improve the functionality, content, and experience of the Site

We only collect information that is necessary for our mission, and we use it responsibly.

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the Site or process donations—but only as needed, and only under strict confidentiality agreements.

4. Cookies and Tracking Tools

The Site may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer not to accept them.

5. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to websites we don’t operate. We’re not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites, so we encourage you to review their privacy policies if you visit them.

6. Site Hosting

The Site is hosted by Squarespace, which provides secure infrastructure, data encryption, and other protections for website functionality and data handling. For more information about how Squarespace collects and uses data, please refer to the Squarespace Privacy Policy.

7. Protecting Your Information

We implement a combination of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure Infrastructure: Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which provides secure infrastructure and data encryption. For more information, please refer to the Squarespace Privacy Policy.

  • Data Minimization: We collect only the information necessary to fulfill our mission and provide services, ensuring we do not retain personal data longer than needed.

  • Access Controls: Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who require it to perform their duties.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we’ve received information from a child, we will delete it promptly.

9. Your Choices

You can opt out of communications at any time, or request to access, correct, or delete your personal information by contacting us at info@cshedfoundation.com.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do, we’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes means you accept the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, feel free to reach out:

Cold Spring Harbor Educational Foundation
P.O. Box 533
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Email: info@cshedfoundation.com