Effective Date: August 5, 2026

The Brynn Wheeler Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, interact with our services, participate in our programs, make a donation, or otherwise engage with our organization. By engaging with the Brynn Wheeler Foundation, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information when you make a donation, register for a program, volunteer, subscribe to communications, or otherwise interact with us.

We may also collect non-personal information, including browser type, IP address, device information, and website usage data through cookies and similar technologies. In addition, we may maintain records of your communication preferences, including preferences related to email and SMS/text message communications.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect may be used to:

• Process donations and provide donation acknowledgments.

• Administer programs, events, and services.

• Communicate updates about our mission, programs, events, fundraising activities, and volunteer opportunities.

• Respond to inquiries and provide support.

• Improve our website, services, and user experience.

• Comply with legal, regulatory, and operational requirements.

SMS/Text Messaging Communications

If you provide your mobile phone number and consent to receive text messages from the Brynn Wheeler Foundation, we may send SMS/text messages related to our programs, support services, events, volunteer opportunities, fundraising activities, and organizational updates.

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us directly.

Consent to receive SMS/text messages is not a condition of making a donation, receiving services, volunteering, or participating in any program.

Mobile information, including phone numbers and SMS consent information, will not be shared, sold, rented, or disclosed to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Information may be shared only with service providers that assist us in delivering SMS communications and who are contractually obligated to use the information solely for that purpose and to maintain its confidentiality.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers that assist us with donation processing, website hosting, email communications, SMS communications, data management, and other operational services. These providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or when necessary to protect our rights, property, safety, or the safety of others.

Any additional use or disclosure of your information will occur only with your consent or as otherwise permitted by law.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices and Rights

You may opt out of promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those communications.

You may opt out of SMS communications by replying STOP to any text message.

Subject to applicable law, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and improve our services. You may adjust your browser settings to manage or disable cookies; however, doing so may affect certain website functionality.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website, services, or programs after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Brynn Wheeler Foundation
PO Box 2304
Mission Viejo, CA 92690

Email: hello@brynnwheelerfoundation.org
Phone: (949) 412-1610