This Privacy Policy applies to the websites, digital properties, online services, and electronic communications operated by the American Abrahamic Education Foundation (“AAEF,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) (collectively, the “Site”). This Policy describes how AAEF collects, uses, processes, discloses, and safeguards information obtained from visitors, supporters, donors, subscribers, volunteers, applicants, and other users of the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Organizational Commitment to Privacy
AAEF is committed to respecting the privacy of individuals who interact with the organization. At the same time, AAEF operates in a complex legal, regulatory, and charitable environment and must retain flexibility to collect, use, retain, and disclose information in a manner consistent with its lawful mission, operational needs, and applicable law. This Privacy Policy is intended to describe AAEF’s general practices. It does not create contractual rights, fiduciary duties, or legally enforceable obligations beyond those required by applicable law.
2. Information We Collect
AAEF may collect information in several ways, including information you voluntarily provide and information collected automatically.
a. Information You Voluntarily Provide
This may include, without limitation:
Name, email address, mailing address, telephone number
Donation, payment, and transaction information (processed via third-party providers)
Communications, inquiries, submissions, applications, or feedback
Volunteer-related details (including role interests, availability, and screening information where applicable)
Subscription preferences and program engagement information
Any other information you choose to provide through forms, correspondence, or interactions with AAEF
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Site, AAEF and its service providers may automatically collect information such as:
Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser type and version
Device identifiers
Operating system
Referring and exit pages
Date and time stamps
Clickstream data and interaction metadata
AAEF may combine automatically collected information with other information in its possession for operational, analytical, compliance, safeguarding, or security purposes.
3. How AAEF Uses Information
AAEF may use collected information for lawful organizational purposes, including but not limited to:
Processing contributions, registrations, volunteer inquiries, applications, or subscriptions
Issuing acknowledgments and donor communications consistent with applicable substantiation requirements
Communicating with supporters and stakeholders regarding programs, educational initiatives, and organizational updates
Program administration, volunteer coordination, and safeguarding protocols
Website administration, analytics, and optimization
Fraud prevention, security monitoring, and risk management
Compliance with legal, regulatory, accounting, and reporting obligations
Protecting AAEF’s rights, property, safety, and legal interests
AAEF retains discretion to use information in any manner consistent with this Policy and applicable law.
4. Disclosure of Information
AAEF does not sell personal information. AAEF may, however, disclose information under the following circumstances:
a. Service Providers
AAEF may share information with vendors, consultants, and service providers who perform services on AAEF’s behalf, including payment processing, communications, analytics, donor management, website infrastructure, volunteer coordination tools, and other operational support. Such parties are authorized to use information only as necessary to provide these services to AAEF.
b. Fiscal Sponsors; Sponsored Activities
AAEF may, from time to time, operate certain initiatives, fundraising activities, programs, or financial administration functions through one or more third-party fiscal sponsors (each, a “Fiscal Sponsor”). In such cases, your information may be collected, processed, stored, or administered by the Fiscal Sponsor and its service providers in connection with donation processing, receipting, compliance, accounting, grant administration, or other program-related functions.
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
AAEF may share information with a Fiscal Sponsor as reasonably necessary to administer sponsored activities and to meet legal, compliance, and financial reporting requirements.
AAEF does not control, and expressly disclaims responsibility for, the independent privacy practices, security controls, internal policies, or operational decisions of any Fiscal Sponsor or its vendors, except to the extent AAEF has expressly agreed otherwise in a written agreement.
Any interaction that is processed or administered by a Fiscal Sponsor may also be subject to that Fiscal Sponsor’s privacy policy, terms, and practices, and you acknowledge that those third-party terms may govern aspects of the transaction or relationship.
Nothing in this section is intended to limit any non-waivable rights you may have under applicable law.
c. Legal and Regulatory Disclosures
AAEF may disclose information:
As required by law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or governmental request
To enforce or apply AAEF policies
To protect the rights, safety, or property of AAEF, its personnel, volunteers, supporters, or the public
To investigate or prevent fraud, misuse, or unlawful activity
d. Organizational Transactions
In the event of a merger, restructuring, reorganization, dissolution, asset transfer, or similar transaction, information may be transferred as part of that process, subject to applicable law.
e. With Consent
AAEF may disclose information to third parties when an individual has provided explicit consent.
5. Cookies, Tracking Technologies, and Website Tools
AAEF and its partners may use cookies, pixels, tags, scripts, local storage, and similar technologies to:
Operate and secure the Site
Analyze usage trends
Manage subscriptions and preferences
Improve content relevance and performance
Support Site functionality and integrity monitoring
Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit functionality of certain features. AAEF disclaims responsibility for third-party technologies embedded in or interacting with the Site.
6. Analytics and Log Files
AAEF uses analytics tools and log files to understand site usage, diagnose technical issues, enhance cybersecurity posture, and improve operational effectiveness. Information collected through these means may be aggregated or associated with other data held by AAEF.
7. Outreach, Messaging, and Retargeting
AAEF may work with third parties to support outreach, communications, or content delivery on external platforms. These partners may use cookies or similar technologies to tailor content delivery. Opt-out mechanisms may be available through third-party providers; however, opting out does not eliminate all outreach, general messaging, or content delivery.
8. Testimonials and Public Content
With consent, AAEF may display testimonials, endorsements, or similar content. AAEF reserves the right to edit, contextualize, or remove such content at its discretion. Requests for removal may be submitted via the contact information below.
9. Third-Party Links and Social Media
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or integrate social media features. AAEF is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party sites. Interactions with those services are governed by their respective policies.
10. Data Retention
AAEF retains information for as long as necessary to fulfill organizational purposes, comply with legal and regulatory obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce policies. Retention periods may extend beyond the duration of an individual’s relationship with AAEF.
11. Security Disclaimer
AAEF employs commercially reasonable safeguards designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is entirely secure. AAEF expressly disclaims liability for unauthorized access, interception, loss, or misuse of information beyond its reasonable control, including incidents attributable to third parties or external systems outside AAEF’s direct control.
12. User Rights and Requests
Depending on jurisdiction, individuals may request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain information. AAEF reserves the right to deny or limit requests as permitted by law, including where necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect AAEF’s rights, maintain security, or preserve records required for compliance, audit, or dispute resolution. Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
13. Changes to This Policy
AAEF may revise this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes become effective upon posting. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy. Where required by applicable law, AAEF may provide additional notice of material changes.
14. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
American Abrahamic Education Foundation (AAEF)
2001 L Street N.W.,
Washington, DC 20036
Email: info@aaef-usa.org
Website: www.aaef-usa.org
Last Modified: February 7, 2026