Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Fencing Forward

Last Updated:October 8, 2025

Our Commitment to Our Donors

We respect your privacy. Fencing Forward (“Fencing Forward,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values each of its donors and takes privacy seriously. We maintain a high level of confidentiality concerning donor contact and financial information.

All online and offline financial transactions with Fencing Forward are conducted through secure, encrypted systems. Access to donor information is limited to authorized personnel only.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Donation amount
  • Transaction-related data such as date, payment method, and transaction ID

Payment Information

Fencing Forward does not store, process, or retain any credit card numbers or banking information.

All payment transactions are handled securely by our third-party payment processor, Stripe. Payment information is entered directly into Stripe’s secure environment and never touches our servers.

You can review Stripe’s privacy practices here:

https://stripe.com/privacy

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information only for internal purposes, including:

  • Providing donation receipts and acknowledgements
  • Communicating updates about programs, events, and the annual Fence-A-Thon
  • Tracking and analyzing donor and campaign engagement
  • Complying with IRS and legal obligations of a 501(c)(3) organization
  • Publishing tributes or acknowledgements only when you explicitly request it

Fencing Forward does not sell, trade, lease, or share donor information with other organizations for marketing purposes.

Information Sharing

We only share donor information with:

  • Stripe (for secure payment processing)
  • Service providers that support our operations (such as email or website services)

These partners are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

Youth Privacy

Our programs serve youth participants. We collect limited personal information from minors only as necessary for program administration, safety, and legal compliance, and only with parent or guardian consent when required.

Donor’s Bill of Rights

Fencing Forward donors have the right to:

  • Be informed of our mission and how donations are used
  • Know the identity of board members and leadership
  • Access our financial statements
  • Receive proper tax documentation
  • Request anonymity in recognition
  • Expect respectful and confidential handling of their data

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as legally required.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be reflected by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Fencing Forward

Website: https://fencingforward.com

Email: [email protected]

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