Shield Our Schools Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 2026

Shield Our Schools Foundation ("Shield Our Schools," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the trust of our supporters, members, event participants, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit shieldourschools.org, make a donation, become a member, register for an event, or otherwise interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information You Provide

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address (when applicable)

  • Event registration details

  • Membership details

  • Donation history

Payment Information

All payments are processed securely through third-party payment processors, including Stripe. Shield Our Schools does not store or have direct access to your full payment information.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and interactions

This information is used for analytics, security, and site improvement purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process donations, memberships, and event registrations

  • Send transactional emails such as receipts and confirmations

  • Send newsletters, updates, and impact communications

  • Share information about events, initiatives, and opportunities to support our mission

  • Respond to inquiries and requests

  • Improve website functionality, performance, and user experience

  • Maintain internal records and compliance requirements

3. Email and SMS Communications

By providing your contact information, you may receive emails and texts related to:

  • Donations, memberships, or event participation

  • Organizational updates and impact reporting

  • Invitations to events or fundraising opportunities

We do NOT share your contact information with third parties.

To opt-in to receive these communications via email and/or SMS you must fill out our Email & SMS Form located on our website. You may opt-out or unsubscribe from non-transactional emails and SMS messages at any time by using the link provided in our emails, messaging STOP, or by contacting us directly.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Shield Our Schools Foundation does not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information — including email addresses, phone numbers, or SMS opt-in data — with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

We do not share SMS opt-in data or phone numbers with third parties for their own marketing or advertising use.

When you submit a donation, register for an event, complete a form, or opt-in to communications, you are voluntarily entering your information into secure, integrated third-party platforms that we use to operate our organization. These platforms may include:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)

  • CRM and automation platforms (e.g., GoHighLevel)

  • Email and SMS communication service providers

These platforms function as data processors and infrastructure providers. They do not receive your information from us for their own independent use, and they are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it solely to provide services on our behalf.

Shield Our Schools Foundation does not distribute personal information to sponsors, partners, or other third parties. We do not share or sell email addresses or phone numbers.

5. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are intended for adults. Shield Our Schools does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data.

In addition, Shield Our Schools may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze site usage, and support our outreach and fundraising efforts. These technologies may collect information such as browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the site, and referral sources.

We may use tools such as:

  • Website analytics (e.g., GoHighLevel, Google Analytics)

  • Donation and payment processors

  • Email marketing and SMS communication platforms

  • Advertising or remarketing tools, where applicable

These tools help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve functionality, content, and engagement. Information collected through cookies and tracking technologies is used in aggregate and does not personally identify you unless you voluntarily provide personal information.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may limit certain features or functionality of the website.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we have about you

  • Request corrections or updates to your information

  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements

To make a request, please contact us at [email protected].

8. State and Regional Privacy Rights

Shield Our Schools is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization primarily operating in Colorado. We comply with applicable U.S. privacy laws, including relevant state-level privacy regulations such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), where applicable.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Shield Our Schools Foundation
Registered 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
EIN: 88-2547120
Email: [email protected]

© 2026 Shield Our Schools Foundation - All Rights Reserved. Registered 501(c)(3) EIN: 88-2547120