Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Last Updated: January 14, 2026
The MEC Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, and those we serve. This privacy policy has been established to better serve those concerned with how their ‘Personally Identifiable Information’ (PII) is being utilized online. PII is information that can be used on its own or with other data to identify, contact, or locate an individual. Please read our policy carefully to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information in accordance with our mission at mec-foundation.org.
Information Collection and Usage
We collect information from you only when you actively provide it to us. This typically occurs when you:
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Register for an account or sign up for our volunteer network.
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Make a charitable donation or contribution.
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Subscribe to our humanitarian newsletter.
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Respond to a survey regarding our programs or initiatives.
How We Use Your Information:
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To personalize your experience and deliver content related to the specific humanitarian causes you support.
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To process your donations securely and provide tax compliant receipts.
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To improve our outreach and program delivery to better serve global communities.
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To send periodic updates regarding our mission and organizational impact.
Data Protection and Security
The MEC Foundation implements rigorous security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information.
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Our website is scanned on a regular basis for security vulnerabilities and known threats.
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Your personal information is stored behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of authorized personnel who are required to keep the information confidential.
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All sensitive financial data is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
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Transactions are processed through a secure gateway provider and are not stored on our local servers.
Third-Party Disclosures and Links
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. This does not include trusted website hosting partners and service providers who assist us in operating our foundation, so long as those parties agree to maintain strict confidentiality. We may release information when necessary to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect the safety and rights of others.
Our website may occasionally include links to third party humanitarian partners. These sites have separate and independent privacy policies, and the MEC Foundation carries no responsibility for their specific content or activities.
Community Guidelines and Comment Policy
To ensure our platform remains a respectful and constructive space for humanitarian dialogue, we require all users to adhere to the following:
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Be Respectful: We do not tolerate harassment, bullying, or hate speech. Comments that are defamatory or abusive will be removed immediately.
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Stay on Topic: Please keep discussions relevant to our missions in health, education, and community support.
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No Solicitation: Unauthorized commercial promotions or spam will be deleted.
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Our Right to Moderate: We reserve the right to edit or delete any comment that violates these standards to protect our community and the legacy of our founders.
Legal Compliance and Rights
The MEC Foundation respects all global and domestic privacy standards, including CalOPPA and CCPA.
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Transparency: You have the right to know what personal information is being collected.
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Accuracy: You may request the correction or deletion of your personal information by contacting us directly.
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COPPA Compliance: We do not specifically market to children under the age of 13, in accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.
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CAN-SPAM Act: We agree to honor your right to unsubscribe from our mailing lists promptly. You can follow the instructions at the bottom of any email to be removed from all future correspondence.
Contacting Us
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy or our community standards, you may contact the MEC Foundation through our official website contact portal.