Privacy Policy for maephilanthropies.org

Last Updated: July 10, 2025

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which maephilanthropies.org (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects information collected from users (“you” or “user”) of the website maephilanthropies.org (“Website”). This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Website.

Introduction

Welcome to maephilanthropies.org! The purpose of this website is to showcase the work of Mae Philanthropies. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle your information when you use our Website.

Types of Information Collected

We may collect non-personally identifiable information, including IP addresses, cookies, and browsing data, to enhance your experience on our Website. We do not collect personally identifiable information.

Collection Methods

We collect information through the following methods:

1. Squarespace software

Our website is built using Squarespace, which provides the content management system for our site.

a. Squarespace Analytics

This website collects personal data to power our site analytics, including:

  • Information about your browser, network, and device

  • Web pages you visited prior to coming to this website

  • Your IP address

This information may also include details about your use of this website, including:

  • Clicks

  • Internal links

  • Pages visited

  • Scrolling

  • Searches

  • Timestamps

We share this information with Squarespace, our website analytics provider, to learn about site traffic and activity.

b. Squarespace Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies, which are small files or pieces of text that download to a device when a visitor accesses a website or app. For information about viewing the cookies dropped on your device, visit The Cookies Squarespace Uses: https://support.squarespace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001264507#toc-check-your-cookies

c. Squarespace Visitor Data

Squarespace collects personal data when you visit this website, including:

  • Information about your browser, network and device

  • Web pages you visited prior to coming to this website

  • Web pages you view while on this website

  • Your IP address

Squarespace needs the data to run this website, and to protect and improve its platform and services. Squarespace analyzes the data in a de-personalized form.

d. Squarespace Fonts

This website serves font files from and renders fonts using Google Fonts and Adobe Fonts. To properly display this site to you, these third parties may receive personal information about you, including:

  • Information about your browser, network, or device

  • Information about this site and the page you’re viewing on it

  • Your IP address

e. Squarespace Contact Form

When you submit a message through our website's contact form, we collect the personal information you voluntarily provide, which may include your name, email address, and the contents of your message. This information is used solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry or providing customer support.

Our contact form is powered by Squarespace, which processes and stores form submissions on our behalf. Squarespace may collect certain technical information such as your IP address and browser details to ensure form delivery and site functionality.

Squarespace stores this information securely and does not share it with third parties except as necessary to provide their services. For more information, please see Squarespace’s Privacy Policy: https://www.squarespace.com/privacy

2. Google Public DNS

Our website utilizes Google Public DNS services to manage and resolve domain names. When you visit our website, Google may collect certain technical information as part of its DNS resolution process. This information may include your IP address, the domain name requested, browser type, operating system, and other usage-related data.

Google has implemented robust security measures to protect the information it processes through its DNS infrastructure. Data collected may be used to ensure the proper functioning and security of DNS services, detect abuse, improve performance, and maintain compliance with Google's service policies.

The collection and use of data by Google Public DNS are governed by Google's privacy policies. For more information on how Google handles DNS data, we recommend reviewing Google's Public DNS privacy statement:

https://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/privacy

3. Google Analytics

We utilize Google Analytics to gather statistical information about the usage of our website and help us understand how our customers use the website. Google Analytics uses cookies and other tracking technologies to collect data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, and interactions with our website. This information is used to analyze user behavior, track website performance, and improve our services. Google Analytics may also collect demographic and interest-based information through third-party data providers. The data collected by Google Analytics is subject to Google’s own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing Google’s privacy policy to understand how they handle your information. You can read more about how Google uses your Personal Information here: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/. You can also opt-out of Google Analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Purpose of Information Collection

We collect only non-personally identifiable information to analyze website traffic, improve our services, and enhance your browsing experience.

Data Sharing

We do not share this non-personally identifiable information with third parties unless required by law.

User Choices and Control

You have the option to disable cookies or control their use through your browser settings. However, please note that certain website features may be affected.

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. If you have any specific data retention inquiries, please contact us.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.

Updates to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website or applicable laws. Users may visit this web page anytime to see the most updated Privacy Policy.

Legal Compliance

We comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the collection and processing of user information.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at info@maephilanthropies.org.

By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.