Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Last updated: September 1, 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

FUNDACION UNIVERSITARIA DO PRIVADA INC. ("the Foundation," "we," "us") respects and protects the privacy of all individuals who visit our website, make donations, apply for scholarships, participate in our programs, or interact with our services.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information obtained through our website and our educational, charitable, and community activities.

2. DATA CONTROLLER

FUNDACION UNIVERSITARIA DO PRIVADA INC

Florida Nonprofit Corporation

EIN: 37-2195317

7901 4th St N, Suite 300

St. Petersburg, Florida 33702

United States

Email: info@foundationdo.com

Website: https://www.foundationdo.com/

3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect personal information when you:

Make a donation.

Apply for a scholarship.

Complete contact forms.

Subscribe to newsletters.

Participate in events or campaigns.

Request institutional information.

This information may include:

Identification data

First and last name.

Date of birth.

Nationality.

Identification document.

Contact Information

Email address

Phone number

Postal address

Donation Information

Donation amount

Contribution history

Payment method

Academic Information

Academic background

Professional experience

Information required for scholarship applications

Technical Information

IP address

Browser type

Operating system

Pages visited

Cookies and similar technologies

4. PURPOSE OF DATA PROCESSING

We use the collected information for:

Donation management

Processing contributions

Issuing receipts

Managing donor programs

Scholarship management

Evaluating applications

Managing academic programs

Administering educational aid

Institutional communication

Sending relevant information

Informing about projects

Maintaining relationships with donors and partners

Legal Compliance

Meeting tax obligations.

Preventing fraud.

Implementing security and regulatory compliance measures.

Service Improvement

Analyzing website usage.

Improving the user experience.

Optimizing educational and social programs.

5. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

The Foundation processes personal information on the following bases:

User consent.

Compliance with legal obligations.

Execution of contracts or requests.

Legitimate interest of the Foundation.

Management of educational and charitable programs.

6. DONATIONS AND PAYMENTS

Donations made through the website may be processed by duly authorized third-party payment providers.

The Foundation does not store complete bank card numbers or financial credentials.

Payment providers will apply their own privacy and security policies.

7. SHARING INFORMATION

The Foundation does not sell or rent personal information.

We may share information only with:

Financial institutions.

Payment processors.

Auditors.

Legal advisors.

Regulatory bodies.

Authorized educational partners.

Competent authorities when legally required.

8. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Due to the international nature of our educational and scholarship programs, data may be processed or stored in different jurisdictions.

The Foundation will take reasonable measures to ensure an adequate level of data protection.

9. DATA RETENTION

Personal data will be retained only for as long as necessary to:

Comply with legal obligations.

Manage educational programs.

Maintain donation records.

Meet accounting and tax requirements.

Resolve claims or disputes.

10. INFORMATION SECURITY

The Foundation implements reasonable technical, organizational, and administrative measures to protect information against:

Unauthorized access.

Alteration.

Loss.

Destruction.

Improper disclosure.

However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

11. USER RIGHTS

Where permitted by applicable law, users may request:

Access to their personal data.

Correction of inaccurate information.

Deletion of data.

Restriction of processing.

Objection to processing.

Data portability.

Requests may be sent to:

info@foundationdo.com

12. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The Foundation is committed to the protection of children.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without the consent of their parents, guardians, or legal representatives when required by applicable law.

13. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

This website uses cookies and analytics tools to:

Improve navigation.

Analyze traffic.

Personalize content.

Measure website performance.

Users can manage cookies through their browser settings.

14. LINKS TO EXTERNAL SITES

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

The Foundation is not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of these external sites.

15. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

The Foundation may update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Changes will take effect upon their publication on the website.

16. CONTACT