Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 02/28/2026

Formidable Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a nonprofit organization registered in the State of Minnesota. We are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, donate, volunteer, register for events, or opt in to receive communications from us.

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Donation amount and related details
Event registration information
Volunteer information

Payment information is processed securely through third-party payment providers. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

SMS Opt-In Information

If you choose to opt in to receive SMS/text messages from Formidable Foundation, we may collect:

Your mobile phone number
Consent confirmation
Messaging preferences

By providing your phone number and opting in, you consent to receive recurring text messages related to updates, events, fundraising campaigns, and organizational announcements.

Message frequency may vary.
Message and data rates may apply.
You can opt out at any time by replying STOP.
For help, reply HELP or contact us directly.

We do not sell or share SMS opt-in data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Time and date of visit

This information helps us improve website functionality and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process donations and provide receipts
Communicate about events and programs
Respond to inquiries
Send newsletters or updates (if you opt in)
Send SMS communications (if you opt in)
Maintain internal records
Improve our website and outreach efforts

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Donation Processing

Online donations are processed through secure third-party payment processors. Once a donation platform is selected, its privacy policy will govern payment processing details.

We recommend reviewing the payment provider’s privacy policy before submitting payment information.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. While we take appropriate security measures, no internet transmission is completely secure.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

Improve user experience
Analyze site performance
Track engagement trends

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Minnesota Compliance

Formidable Foundation operates in compliance with applicable federal and Minnesota state nonprofit and privacy regulations. We maintain appropriate records and safeguards consistent with nonprofit governance standards.

9. Your Rights

You may request to:

Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
Withdraw consent from communications at any time

To make a request, contact us using the information below.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Information

Formidable Foundation
Owatonna, MN 55060
info@formidablefoundation.org

763-218-6368