Effective Date: June 10, 2026
At the 701 Foundation, we are deeply committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, apply for our scholarships, donate to our campaigns, or participate in our community events (such as the Giving Bowl).
By using our website, you agree to the terms and practices described in this policy.
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our platform. This includes:
Personal Identity Data: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and date of birth.
Scholarship Application Data: Academic transcripts, varsity roster status, coach verifications, financial aid details, and personal essays (specifically for the BE Resilient Walk-On Scholarship).
Donation & Financial Data: Credit card details, billing addresses, and transaction histories. Note: All financial transactions are processed securely through encrypted third-party gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store your raw credit card data on our servers.
Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, and usage data collected automatically through cookies to optimize your browsing experience.
We utilize the collected data to execute our mission with elite precision and transparency. Your information is used to:
Process, evaluate, and verify your eligibility for scholarships and awards.
Securely process one-time or recurring monthly donations.
Manage event registrations, track campaign leaderboards, and update you on impact stories.
Comply with legal and financial accountability standards for non-profit organizations.
Improve website functionality, UI/UX performance, and secure our network against fraud.
Stewardship is our highest priority. We implement robust, industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All connection pathways handling sensitive data are fully encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
We believe transparency is the foundation of trust. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share your data with trusted partners strictly necessary to run our operations:
Academic/Athletic Verifications: Sharing application details with university athletic departments or head coaches to confirm roster status.
Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in payment processing, website hosting, or newsletter distributions (all bound by strict confidentiality agreements).
Legal Compliance: If required by law, regulation, or legal process to protect the rights, property, and safety of the 701 Foundation and our community.
You retain complete control over your data. Depending on your location, you have the right to:
Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Request the permanent deletion of your personal records from our database.
Opt-out of receiving promotional or update emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in our correspondence.
The 701 Foundation reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our legal obligations or platform features. Any updates will be posted directly on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled with care, please contact our administrative team directly at:
701 Foundation
Email: info@701foundation.com
