Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 19, 2026

The Foundation for Folsom Cordova Schools respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, online forms, donation platforms, volunteer interest forms, email communications, and related Foundation activities.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we may use it, how it may be shared, and how you can contact us with questions.

Information We May Collect

The Foundation for Folsom Cordova Schools may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including when you:

Complete a contact form
Submit a volunteer interest form
Make a donation
Sign up for updates
Ask about employer matching gifts
Express interest in serving on the Board or a committee
Contact us by email or through social media
Participate in Foundation events, campaigns, or fundraising activities

The information we collect may include:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Donation information
Employer or company name, if provided for matching gift purposes
Volunteer interests, skills, and availability
Connection to FCUSD or the Folsom Cordova community
Messages, questions, or other information you choose to share

Donation Information

When you make a donation online, your payment information may be processed through a secure third-party donation or payment platform. The Foundation for Folsom Cordova Schools does not directly store full credit card or bank account information submitted through third-party payment processors.

Donation platforms may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies and terms of use. We encourage donors to review those policies when making an online contribution.

How We May Use Your Information

The Foundation for Folsom Cordova Schools may use the information you provide to:

Respond to your questions or inquiries
Process and acknowledge donations
Provide donation receipts
Follow up about volunteer, board, committee, or partnership opportunities
Communicate about Foundation news, updates, events, and campaigns
Support fundraising and donor stewardship efforts
Assist with employer matching gift requests
Maintain accurate records
Improve our website, outreach, and community engagement
Comply with applicable legal, financial, or reporting obligations

Donor Privacy

The Foundation for Folsom Cordova Schools values the trust of its donors and supporters. We do not sell, rent, or trade donor personal information.

We may recognize donors publicly unless a donor requests anonymity. Donors who prefer not to be publicly recognized may contact us at heather@mcgowanimpact.com.

How Information May Be Shared

The Foundation for Folsom Cordova Schools may share limited information when necessary to support Foundation operations, including with:

Donation or payment processing platforms
Website hosting or form management providers
Email communication services
Accounting, bookkeeping, or financial reporting support
Employer matching gift platforms, when requested by the donor
Volunteers, board members, or representatives assisting with Foundation work
Legal, tax, or regulatory authorities when required

We do not sell personal information.

Website Analytics and Cookies

Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies to help us understand how visitors use the site, improve website performance, and support outreach efforts.

These tools may collect information such as browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on the site, and general location information. You may be able to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Email Communications

If you provide your email address, we may use it to send Foundation updates, event information, volunteer opportunities, fundraising information, or other communications related to our mission.

You may request to stop receiving non-essential email communications at any time by contacting us at heather@mcgowanimpact.com or by using an unsubscribe link if one is provided.

Children’s Privacy

The Foundation for Folsom Cordova Schools website is intended for general audiences and is not directed to children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without parent or guardian consent. If we learn that a child under 13 has submitted personal information through our website without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

Parents or guardians may contact us at heather@mcgowanimpact.com with questions or concerns.

Photos, Stories, and Submitted Content

From time to time, the Foundation may share photos, stories, testimonials, or updates related to Foundation activities, events, donors, volunteers, students, educators, schools, or community partners.

When appropriate, the Foundation will seek permission before using personally identifiable photos, stories, or quotes. If you have questions about a photo or story appearing on the Foundation website or social media, please contact us at heather@mcgowanimpact.com.

Data Security

The Foundation for Folsom Cordova Schools takes reasonable steps to protect the personal information shared with us. However, no website, email system, online form, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information through general contact forms unless specifically requested.

Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites, including donation platforms, social media pages, partner organizations, employer matching platforms, or other resources.

The Foundation for Folsom Cordova Schools is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

Your Choices

You may contact The Foundation for Folsom Cordova Schools to:

Update or correct your contact information
Ask questions about information you have submitted
Request removal from email communication lists
Request that your donation be listed anonymously
Ask that we delete information you previously submitted, when appropriate and legally permissible

To make a request, please contact us at heather@mcgowanimpact.com.

Record Retention

The Foundation may retain personal information for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, maintain donation and financial records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and support Foundation operations.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

The Foundation for Folsom Cordova Schools may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you acknowledge the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

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

The Foundation for Folsom Cordova Schools

Email: heather@mcgowanimpact.com

Mailing Address: 1965 Birkmont Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742