Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 18, 2026

The LM39 Foundation ("Foundation," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our website visitors, donors, volunteers, community partners, and program participants.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information obtained through our website, www.lm39foundation.com.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information voluntarily provided through our website, including:

Names, email addresses, phone numbers, and mailing addresses.

Information submitted through contact forms, volunteer applications, event registrations, and program inquiries.

Donation information and transaction details.

Sponsorship, partnership, and community engagement inquiries.

Information about youth participants submitted by parents or legal guardians.

We may also automatically collect certain nonpersonal information, including browser type, device information, IP address, website usage data, and cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

Information collected may be used to:

Communicate updates about LM39 Foundation programs, events, and initiatives.

Process donations and provide donation acknowledgments.

Coordinate volunteer opportunities, sponsorships, and partnerships.

Manage event registrations and program participation.

Respond to questions, inquiries, and requests.

Improve website functionality and visitor experience.

Maintain organizational records and comply with applicable laws.

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

3. Donations and Payment Security

Online donations may be processed through secure third-party payment providers.

The LM39 Foundation does not intentionally store complete credit card information on its website servers. Payment information is handled according to the security practices and privacy policies of the applicable payment provider.

4. Children's Privacy

The LM39 Foundation serves youth and families through athletic, educational, mentorship, and community-based initiatives.

We are committed to protecting children's privacy. Our website is intended primarily for adults, including parents, guardians, donors, and community supporters.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent or another legally permitted basis.

Parents or legal guardians may contact us to request review or deletion of information submitted about their children, subject to applicable legal requirements.

5. Photography and Media

The LM39 Foundation may document community events, athletic activities, and organizational initiatives through photography and video.

Where required, appropriate consent or authorization will be obtained before using identifiable images or recordings, particularly those involving minors.

Participation in an event does not automatically constitute consent for every use of an individual's image.

6. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to understand visitor activity, improve functionality, and enhance the user experience.

Visitors may manage cookies through their browser settings or any cookie preference tools provided on our website.

7. Sharing of Information

We may share information with trusted service providers when necessary to operate our website, process donations, coordinate events, or administer Foundation programs.

We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect the rights and safety of others, or with appropriate consent.

8. Data Security and Retention

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information.

However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for legitimate organizational purposes or as required by applicable law.

9. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites, sponsors, social media platforms, and community partners.

The LM39 Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage visitors to review their respective privacy policies.

10. Your Privacy Choices

You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we maintain about you, subject to applicable laws and recordkeeping obligations.

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails using the unsubscribe instructions provided in those communications.

11. Updates to This Policy

The LM39 Foundation reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as necessary to reflect changes in organizational practices, technology, or legal requirements.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

LM39 Foundation

Website: www.lm39foundation.com

Email: info@lm39foundation.com

Location: St. Louis, Missouri