This Privacy Policy describes how the Annenberg Foundation (“Annenberg”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information obtained through our websites, applications, and digital services where this Policy is posted. This Policy applies only to information collected through those platforms and does not apply to information collected off-line, through other websites that do not link to this Policy, or by third party services that we do not control. By using our websites or applications, you agree to terms of this Policy.
We collect personal information from and about you in the following categories:
Information You Provide Directly: We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with us, including when you submit forms, apply for a grant, apply for employment, sign up for communications, or otherwise contact us. This may include identifiers such as your name, postal address, email address, and telephone number. We may also collect demographic information such as zip code, and, where applicable, information such as gender, ethnicity, or disability status from job applicants, where permitted by law.
Grant Applicant Information: In connection with grant applications and administration, we collect professional and financial information, including employment history, tax identification numbers (which may include Social Security numbers), and financial account information necessary to process payments and comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
Job Applicant Information: If you apply for employment, we collect information related to your education, employment history, qualifications, and identifiers such as Social Security numbers where necessary for hiring, background checks, or legal compliance.
Information Collected Automatically: We automatically collect certain technical and usage information when you visit our websites or applications. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, and information about how you interact with our site. We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies, including Google Analytics, to collect this information.
Sensitive Personal Information. Some of the information we collect, such as Social Security numbers, tax identification numbers, and financial account information, may be considered “sensitive personal information” under applicable law. We collect and use such information only as necessary to provide services, process grants, comply with legal obligations, and protect against fraud or unauthorized activity.
We use information for the following purposes:
We use personal information to administer and support our grantmaking activities, including evaluating applications, awarding grants, communicating with applicants and grantees, and processing payments.
We use personal information to respond to inquiries, provide support, and communicate with individuals about our programs, initiatives, and services.
We use automatically collected information to operate, maintain, and improve our websites, applications, and user experience.
We use personal information in connection with employment-related activities, including evaluating job applications, conducting background checks where permitted, and making hiring decisions.
We may use contact information to send communications about our programs, initiatives, events, or updates that may be of interest. You may opt out of such communications at any time.
We use personal information to maintain the security and integrity of our systems, prevent fraud, enforce our policies, and comply with legal obligations.
We also may use personal information for any other purpose disclosed at the time of collection or as otherwise permitted by law.
We collect personal information directly from you when you provide it to us, such as when you submit forms, apply for grants or employment, register for communications, or contact us.
We collect information automatically through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies when you interact with our websites, applications, or emails.
We also may receive personal information from third parties, including service providers, partners, publicly available sources, and social media platforms, where permitted by law.
We may disclose personal information to the following categories of recipients:
We share information with service providers that perform functions on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analytics, payment processing, communications, and technology services. These providers are contractually required to use personal information only for the services they provide to us.
We may share information with affiliated organizations and entities under common control with the Annenberg Foundation for purposes consistent with this Policy.
We may disclose personal information to third parties, including partners or program collaborators, where necessary to carry out our programs, initiatives, or services, including grant-related activities.
We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Annenberg, our users, or others.
We may disclose information in connection with a merger, reorganization, or transfer of assets, where permitted by law.
We do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined under California law.
We collect and use sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers, tax identification numbers, and financial account information, only as necessary to process grant payments, verify identity, comply with legal and regulatory requirements, and protect against fraud or unauthorized transactions. We do not use or disclose sensitive personal information for purposes other than those permitted under applicable law.
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. These measures may include access controls, encryption where appropriate, and secure data storage practices. We also require service providers that handle personal information on our behalf to maintain appropriate security measures. However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and we encourage individuals to exercise caution when sharing information online.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to administer our programs, comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. The specific retention period may vary depending on the nature of the information and the purposes for which it is collected.
Our websites and applications are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us at [email protected] so that we may take appropriate steps to delete such information.
Our websites and applications may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated or controlled by Annenberg. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These rights include the right to request access to the personal information we collect about you, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions), and request to limit the use of sensitive personal information.
We collect personal information in the categories described in the “Information We Collect” section above and use it for the business and operational purposes described in this Policy. We may disclose personal information to the categories of recipients described in the “How We Share Information” section.
We do not sell or share personal information as defined under California law.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
You may opt out of receiving promotional or informational emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those communications. You may also control cookies through your browser settings, although disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality. Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” signals; however, our websites do not currently respond to such signals.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will post the updated Policy on our website and update the effective date. Where required by law, we may also provide additional notice.
