The CDM Foundation Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2026
The CDM Foundation (“Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit cdmfoundation.org, register for an event, donate, sign up for communications, or otherwise interact with us.
Information we collect
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:
Contact details such as your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
Donation information such as donation amount, date, designation, and giving history. Payment card details are handled by [payment processor]; confirm whether the Foundation ever receives or stores card numbers.
Event information such as registration details, attendance, and any information you choose to provide in response to event questions.
Communication preferences, including newsletter subscriptions and opt-out requests.
Information you provide when contacting us, volunteering, or participating in Foundation programs.
Website and device information, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and cookie or similar technology data, if enabled on our site.
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through our forms unless we specifically request it and explain why it is needed.
How we collect information
We collect information directly from you, for example when you donate, register for an event, sign up for emails, or contact us. We may also receive information through the services we use to support our work:
Eventbrite for event registration and ticketing.
Constant Contact for email communications and mailing-list management.
DonorPerfect for donor and contribution records.
How we use information
We use personal information to:
Process and acknowledge donations and maintain required financial and charitable records.
Register participants, administer events, and communicate event-related information.
Send newsletters, updates, and fundraising messages where permitted by law and consistent with your preferences.
Respond to questions and requests.
Operate, maintain, and improve our website, programs, and services.
Protect the Foundation, our community, and our systems, and meet legal obligations.
You can unsubscribe from promotional emails using the link in the message. We may still send administrative or transaction-related messages, such as donation receipts or event updates.
How we disclose information
We may disclose information to service providers that help us operate our programs and services, including Eventbrite, Constant Contact, and DonorPerfect, as well as website hosting, payment processing, and technology providers we use. We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect rights or safety, or in connection with an organizational transaction.
We do not [sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. We do not provide donor lists to other organizations for their independent fundraising or marketing without permission, except as required or permitted by law.
Cookies and website analytics
Our website or third-party services embedded in it may use cookies and similar technologies to support site functions, understand website use, or improve services. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
Data retention and security
We keep personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including donation administration, event operations, recordkeeping, and legal compliance. Retention periods depend on the type of information and our obligations.
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of online transmission or storage is completely secure.
California privacy rights
California privacy laws may give residents rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information, subject to exceptions. To make a request, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended, applies to qualifying businesses and may not apply to every nonprofit organization. If it applies to the Foundation or a related entity, we will honor the rights and notices required by law. [Confirm with California counsel whether the Foundation or any affiliated entity is covered and revise this section accordingly.] California’s Online Privacy Protection Act may also apply to websites collecting personal information from Californians.
Children’s privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without appropriate consent. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us so we can review and address it.
Links to other websites
Our website or event pages may link to third-party websites and services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, and we encourage you to review them.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the updated version here and revise the “Last updated” date.
Contact us
For questions or privacy requests, contact:
The CDM Foundation
2549 Eastbluff Drive, Suite 259
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949.807.5005
