Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 7, 2025
The Way They Should Go Fund (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates scholarships4eca.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information when you make a donation
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data through cookies and similar technologies
- Donation Information: Contribution amounts, dates, and payment method details
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Process and acknowledge donations
- Issue tax credit confirmation letters
- Communicate about scholarship programs and Emmanuel Christian Academy
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Improve our website and user experience
- Send periodic emails about our organization (you may opt-out at any time)
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These may include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (including Google Ads)
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services including:
- Payment Processors: To securely process donations
- Google Ads and Analytics: For advertising and website analytics
- Email Service Providers: To send communications
These third parties have their own privacy policies and may collect information as described in their respective policies.
5. Google Ads and Remarketing
We use Google Ads and may use remarketing services to advertise on third-party websites. Google and other third-party vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website. You can opt out of Google’s use of cookies by visiting the Google Ads Settings page or by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
6. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information:
- With Emmanuel Christian Academy for scholarship administration purposes
- With service providers who assist in our operations (under confidentiality agreements)
- When required by law or to protect our rights
- With your explicit consent
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Donation records are retained according to applicable tax and accounting regulations.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Disable cookies through your browser settings
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
The Way They Should Go Fund
2177 Emmanuel Way
Springfield, OH 45502
Email: support@scholarships4eca.org
Phone: 937-390-3777
13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information above.