Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 19, 2025

Mosaic Education Initiative (“MEI,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, interact with our programs, make a donation, or otherwise engage with us.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide

  • Name, email address, mailing address, phone number

  • Payment or billing information when making a donation or purchase

  • Information submitted through forms (volunteer sign-ups, applications, inquiries)

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address, browser type, device information

  • Website usage data (pages visited, time on site, referral sources)

  • Cookies, pixels, and similar technologies

c. Information from Third Parties

  • Payment processors (when you donate or purchase merchandise)

  • Social media platforms, if you interact with us through them

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve our website and programs

  • Process donations and purchases securely

  • Communicate with you about programs, events, or opportunities

  • Maintain records for compliance and reporting

  • Personalize your experience with MEI

  • Protect our systems, donors, and community from fraud or misuse

3. Donor Privacy Commitment

MEI values and respects our donors’ privacy.

  • We do not sell, rent, or trade donor information.

  • Donor information is only shared when necessary to process donations or comply with law.

  • Donors may choose to remain anonymous in recognition materials by contacting us.

  • Donation information is retained only as long as needed for accounting, audit, or legal obligations.

4. How We Share Information

We may share information in limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Vendors who process donations, provide technical services, or support our communications.

  • Legal Requirements: When disclosure is required by law or legal process.

  • Organizational Protection: To safeguard the rights, property, or safety of MEI, our donors, and participants.

  • With Consent: When you give us permission.

We do not sell or exchange personal or donor information.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to improve site performance, analyze engagement, and support outreach. You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not function properly.

6. Your Rights & Choices

While nonprofits are not directly subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), MEI voluntarily upholds key privacy principles:

  • You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.

  • You may opt out of receiving promotional communications at any time.

  • You may request a copy of the information we maintain about you.

Requests can be made using the contact information below.

7. Data Security

In compliance with California Civil Code §1798.81.5, MEI maintains reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. While no method is completely secure, we take appropriate measures to reduce risks of unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law (e.g., tax and accounting obligations).

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If your child participates in an MEI program and you have questions about how their information is handled, please contact us.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party websites. MEI is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

11. International Users

If you are visiting from outside the United States, please note that your information may be stored and processed in the U.S., subject to U.S. laws.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted here with a revised “Effective Date.”

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or wish to exercise your privacy choices, please contact us:

Mosaic Education Initiative
1023 Fair Oaks Blvd
Email: info@mosaicei.org