Privacy Policy
Last Modified: August 30, 2026
Introduction
Oikonomos Foundation ("Oikonomos Foundation," "Oikonomos," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information entrusted to us.
This Privacy Policy describes the types of information Oikonomos Foundation may collect from or about you, how we collect, use, maintain, protect, and disclose that information, and the choices and rights that may be available to you.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through:
Our website at oikonomosfdn.org;
Any future websites operated by Oikonomos Foundation;
Any mobile, desktop, or other applications that Oikonomos Foundation may operate in the future;
Electronic communications between you and Oikonomos Foundation;
Online donation and charitable-giving services;
Grant applications and related funding processes;
Newsletter and email subscription services;
Contact forms and other forms through which you communicate with us; and
Other online services or digital platforms operated by Oikonomos Foundation that expressly link to this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to websites, applications, services, or platforms operated exclusively by third parties, even when those services are linked to or accessible through our website.
Third-party services used by Oikonomos Foundation, including Google Workspace, Squarespace Payments, and Chase QuickDeposit, may have separate privacy policies and terms governing information they collect or process.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website or otherwise providing personal information to Oikonomos Foundation, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy, subject to any rights you may have under applicable law.
Children Under the Age of 13
Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
Oikonomos Foundation does not knowingly request or collect personal information from children under 13 except where permitted or required by applicable law, including where legally required parental or guardian consent has been obtained.
If you are under 13, please do not submit personal information through our website unless your parent or legal guardian has authorized such submission where required by law.
If Oikonomos Foundation learns that it has collected personal information from a child under 13 in circumstances where such collection was not permitted, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information as required by applicable law.
Parents or legal guardians who believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information to Oikonomos Foundation may contact us at:
Applicable children's privacy laws may impose additional requirements depending on the nature of a particular service or interaction. Oikonomos Foundation will comply with applicable legal requirements concerning children's information.
Information We Collect About You and How We Collect It
We may collect several categories of information from and about individuals who interact with our Services.
This may include:
Information That Identifies or May Reasonably Be Associated With You
Depending on how you interact with us, this may include:
Name;
Email address;
Mailing address;
Telephone number;
Organization or ministry affiliation;
Information included in grant applications;
Information included in testimonials or stories;
Information contained in photographs, videos, or other materials you voluntarily provide;
Donation-related information;
Correspondence and communications with Oikonomos Foundation; and
Other information you voluntarily provide to us.
Information Relating to Donations
When you make a donation through our website, we may collect information necessary to process and acknowledge the donation.
Oikonomos Foundation does not intentionally store complete payment-card numbers or complete bank-account numbers on its own systems.
Online donations may be processed through Squarespace Payments and related payment-processing services. Additional information concerning payment processing is described below under "Financial Information and Donations."
Information Relating to Grant Applications
If you submit a grant application or other funding request, we may collect information necessary to evaluate, administer, document, and communicate regarding the application or potential funding relationship.
This may include information about an applicant organization, its representatives, programs, finances, leadership, proposed activities, supporting documentation, and other information voluntarily provided as part of the application process.
Information Relating to Communications and Administration
Oikonomos Foundation uses Google Workspace for organizational email, document management, file storage, calendars, collaboration, and related administrative functions.
Information processed through Google Workspace may include names, email addresses, communications, documents, organizational records, and other information necessary for Foundation operations.
Automatically Collected Information
When you access or use our website, we may automatically collect certain technical and usage information, including:
Internet Protocol (IP) address;
Browser type;
Operating system;
Device information;
Pages viewed;
Referring webpages;
Approximate geographic information derived from technical information;
Date and time of access;
Website usage information; and
Other information collected through cookies and similar technologies.
Information From Third Parties
Oikonomos Foundation does not intentionally collect personal information about individuals from third-party sources for general purposes.
However, third-party service providers may process information on our behalf or independently in connection with payment processing, banking, website functionality, analytics, security, communications, or other operational functions.
Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it, including when you:
Complete a contact form;
Subscribe to our email newsletter;
Make a charitable donation;
Submit a grant application or funding request;
Contact Oikonomos Foundation by email or other means;
Submit a testimonial, story, photograph, or video;
Participate in a survey or other voluntary activity;
Request information from us;
Correspond with us regarding our programs or activities; or
Otherwise voluntarily provide information through the Services.
You should not provide personal information belonging to another individual unless you have the legal authority or appropriate permission to do so.
User Contributions and Submitted Materials
Certain Services may permit users to submit testimonials, stories, photographs, videos, grant applications, documents, comments, feedback, or other materials.
You are responsible for ensuring that information you submit is accurate and that you have appropriate rights and permissions to provide it.
If you submit information intended for public display, such as a testimonial, story, photograph, or video, you understand that such information may become publicly available.
No security measure can guarantee that information submitted electronically or made publicly available will remain completely confidential.
Please exercise appropriate caution before submitting sensitive personal information through any public or interactive portion of the Services.
Information We Collect Through Automatic Data Collection Technologies
As you navigate through and interact with our website, we may use cookies and similar technologies to collect certain information about your device, browser, website activity, and interactions with our Services.
These technologies may help us:
Understand how visitors use our website;
Measure website traffic;
Improve website functionality and performance;
Identify technical problems;
Maintain website security;
Remember certain preferences; and
Improve the usefulness and effectiveness of our Services.
The information collected automatically may or may not constitute personal information depending on the circumstances and applicable law.
Cookies
A cookie is a small data file that may be stored on your device when you visit a website.
Oikonomos Foundation may use cookies for purposes such as website functionality, analytics, security, preferences, and performance.
Most browsers allow you to manage or refuse cookies through browser settings. Disabling cookies may cause certain features of the website to function improperly or become unavailable.
Oikonomos Foundation does not use cookies to intentionally collect more personal information than reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Google Analytics and Google Workspace
Oikonomos Foundation may use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and visitor interactions, improve website performance, identify trends, and support operational decision-making.
Google Analytics may collect technical and usage information relating to your interaction with the website, including information concerning your device, browser, IP address, and activity on the website.
Oikonomos Foundation also uses Google Workspace for organizational email, document management, cloud storage, calendars, collaboration, and related administrative functions.
Information processed through Google Workspace may include:
Names;
Email addresses;
Communications;
Documents;
Calendars and scheduling information;
Organizational records; and
Other information voluntarily provided through Foundation communications or administrative activities.
Google may process information in accordance with applicable Google terms, privacy policies, service agreements, and legal obligations.
How We Use Your Information
Oikonomos Foundation may use information that we collect or that you provide for purposes including:
Operating, maintaining, and improving our website and Services;
Responding to inquiries and requests;
Processing and acknowledging charitable donations;
Administering grant applications and funding requests;
Evaluating charitable opportunities;
Communicating with applicants, donors, supporters, organizations, and other users;
Sending newsletters and organizational updates;
Providing information regarding Oikonomos Foundation's activities and initiatives;
Conducting fundraising and donor communications;
Maintaining records necessary for organizational, accounting, and tax purposes;
Understanding website usage and improving our Services;
Detecting, preventing, and investigating fraud, abuse, security incidents, or unlawful activity;
Protecting the rights, property, safety, and integrity of Oikonomos Foundation and others;
Complying with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, and governmental requests;
Enforcing our Terms of Use and other applicable agreements or policies;
Fulfilling purposes described to you when information is collected;
Performing other functions necessary to operate the Foundation; and
Carrying out other purposes with your consent or as otherwise permitted by applicable law.
Legal Bases for Processing
Where applicable law requires a legal basis for processing personal information, Oikonomos Foundation may rely on one or more of the following legal bases:
Your consent;
Performance of a contract or steps taken at your request before entering into a contract;
Compliance with legal obligations;
Oikonomos Foundation's legitimate interests, where permitted by law; and
Other lawful bases recognized under applicable law.
Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent as permitted by applicable law.
Withdrawal of consent does not necessarily affect processing that occurred before consent was withdrawn or processing that Oikonomos Foundation is otherwise permitted or required to conduct under applicable law.
Disclosure of Your Information
Oikonomos Foundation may disclose personal information when reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
We may disclose information to:
Service providers and contractors that help us operate our website or Services;
Squarespace Payments and applicable payment-processing providers;
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., through Chase QuickDeposit, where applicable;
Google, including Google Workspace and Google Analytics;
Website hosting, security, communications, email, and infrastructure providers;
Professional advisors, such as attorneys, accountants, auditors, and consultants;
Organizations or service providers involved in administering Foundation programs, grant applications, or charitable activities;
Parties when necessary to fulfill the purpose for which you provided the information;
Parties with your consent; and
Other parties where disclosure is permitted or required by applicable law.
We may also disclose personal information when reasonably necessary to:
Comply with a court order, subpoena, law, regulation, or legal process;
Respond to a governmental, regulatory, or law-enforcement request;
Enforce our Terms of Use or other agreements;
Investigate suspected fraud, abuse, or unlawful activity;
Protect the rights, property, or safety of Oikonomos Foundation, its donors, applicants, supported organizations, users, employees, volunteers, or the public; or
Protect against threats to the security or integrity of our Services.
Oikonomos Foundation does not intentionally sell personal information as part of a commercial data-broker business.
Information That Does Not Identify You
We may use and disclose aggregated, de-identified, or otherwise non-personally identifying information for lawful organizational, analytical, statistical, operational, research, or communications purposes.
Where permitted by applicable law, information that has been appropriately de-identified may be used without restriction.
Choices About How We Use and Disclose Your Information
We seek to provide reasonable choices regarding personal information we collect.
Cookies and Analytics
You may be able to disable or restrict cookies through your browser or device settings.
You may also have tools available from Google or other providers for managing certain analytics or tracking preferences.
Disabling cookies or certain tracking technologies may affect website functionality.
Email Communications
You may unsubscribe from Oikonomos Foundation newsletters or promotional communications at any time.
You may:
Use the unsubscribe link included in the applicable email; or
Contact admin@oikonomosfdn.org with your request.
Oikonomos Foundation may continue to send administrative, transactional, security, legal, or other communications that are necessary or permitted even after you unsubscribe from promotional communications.
Accessing, Correcting, or Deleting Your Information
Subject to applicable law, you may contact Oikonomos Foundation to request:
Access to personal information we maintain about you;
Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
Deletion of personal information;
Information about how your personal information is being used or disclosed; or
Other rights available under applicable privacy laws.
Requests should be submitted to:
We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
We may decline or limit a request when permitted or required by applicable law, including where information must be retained for legal, tax, accounting, security, fraud-prevention, recordkeeping, or other legitimate purposes.
Retention of Your Information
Oikonomos Foundation retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
Depending on the nature of the information, we may retain information for longer periods when necessary for:
Legal obligations;
Tax and accounting requirements;
Financial and donation records;
Grant and organizational records;
Security and fraud prevention;
Dispute resolution;
Enforcement of agreements;
Recordkeeping;
Protection of legal rights; or
Other legitimate organizational purposes permitted by applicable law.
When information is no longer reasonably necessary, Oikonomos Foundation will take reasonable steps to delete, securely destroy, or appropriately de-identify it, subject to applicable retention requirements.
Data Security
Oikonomos Foundation takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, acquisition, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or destruction.
Security measures may include, where appropriate:
Access controls;
Authentication and account protections;
Vendor and service-provider controls;
Administrative policies and procedures;
Technical safeguards;
Monitoring and security measures;
Reasonable data-management practices; and
Incident-response procedures.
Access to personal information may be limited to individuals, contractors, and service providers who have a legitimate need to access that information.
Despite these safeguards, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Accordingly, Oikonomos Foundation cannot guarantee the absolute security of personal information.
Data Security Incidents
If Oikonomos Foundation becomes aware of a security incident involving personal information, we will investigate the incident and take reasonable steps to contain, address, and remediate it.
Where required by applicable law, Oikonomos Foundation will provide notice to affected individuals and/or governmental authorities within the time and manner required by law.
Oikonomos Foundation may also provide notice when we determine that notification is appropriate, even when notification is not legally required.
Third-Party Services and Service Providers
Oikonomos Foundation relies on third-party providers to support its administrative, communications, donation, financial, website, and operational activities.
These services include:
Google Workspace
Oikonomos Foundation uses Google Workspace for organizational email, document management, file storage, calendars, collaboration, and related administrative functions.
Information provided to or generated through Google Workspace may include names, email addresses, communications, documents, organizational records, and other information necessary for Foundation operations.
Google may process information in accordance with applicable terms, privacy policies, service agreements, and legal obligations.
Google Analytics
Oikonomos Foundation may use Google Analytics to measure website traffic, understand visitor interactions, identify website trends, improve performance, and support website operations.
Google Analytics may collect technical and usage information relating to website visitors.
Squarespace Payments
Oikonomos Foundation uses Squarespace Payments, where applicable, to facilitate online donations and other payment transactions made through the Oikonomos Foundation website.
Payment information submitted through the website may be transmitted to or processed by Squarespace and applicable payment-processing partners.
Oikonomos Foundation does not intentionally store complete payment-card numbers or complete bank-account numbers on its own systems.
Squarespace and its applicable payment-processing partners may collect, process, and retain payment and transaction information in accordance with their applicable privacy policies, terms, and legal obligations.
Chase QuickDeposit
Oikonomos Foundation may use Chase QuickDeposit, a service provided by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., for depositing checks and managing applicable banking transactions.
Information processed through Chase QuickDeposit may include information contained on or associated with deposited checks, transaction information, account information, and other information necessary to process the applicable transaction.
Such information is subject to applicable JPMorgan Chase privacy policies, terms, security practices, and legal requirements.
Oikonomos Foundation does not use Chase QuickDeposit as a general-purpose storage system for personal information.
Other Service Providers
Oikonomos Foundation may use additional third-party service providers in the future for website hosting, security, analytics, email delivery, communications, fundraising, payment processing, accounting, cloud storage, or other legitimate organizational purposes.
We seek to use service providers that provide appropriate safeguards for information entrusted to them and require such providers to process information only as appropriate for the services they provide, subject to applicable law.
Financial Information and Donations
Oikonomos Foundation accepts online charitable donations through its website.
Online donations may be processed through Squarespace Payments and related payment-processing services.
When you make a donation, information necessary to process the transaction may include:
Name;
Email address;
Billing information;
Donation amount;
Transaction information; and
Payment information necessary to complete the transaction.
Payment information is processed through applicable payment-processing systems.
Oikonomos Foundation does not intentionally store complete payment-card numbers or complete bank-account numbers on its own systems.
Oikonomos Foundation may receive limited transaction-related information necessary to process, document, acknowledge, reconcile, and administer charitable contributions.
For banking activities involving physical checks or other applicable transactions, Oikonomos Foundation may use Chase QuickDeposit, a service provided by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Donors should not submit complete payment-card numbers, bank-account numbers, passwords, or other highly sensitive financial credentials through email, contact forms, grant applications, testimonials, comments, or other areas of the website that are not specifically designed for secure payment or banking transactions.
Third-party payment and banking providers may retain and process financial information in accordance with their respective terms, privacy policies, security practices, and applicable law.
Grant Applications and Organizational Information
If you apply for funding or otherwise provide information regarding an organization, ministry, project, or program, Oikonomos Foundation may use the information you provide to:
Evaluate funding requests;
Communicate with applicants;
Conduct due diligence;
Administer grants or charitable support;
Maintain organizational and financial records;
Meet legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations;
Monitor or evaluate supported activities; and
Protect the Foundation from fraud, misuse, or other improper activity.
Grant applications may contain information concerning organizations and individuals associated with those organizations. Applicants should only submit personal information that is reasonably necessary for the applicable application or review process.
Testimonials, Photographs, Videos, and Stories
If you voluntarily provide a testimonial, photograph, video, story, or similar material to Oikonomos Foundation, we may use the information associated with that material in accordance with the permissions and rights you provide and applicable law.
Publicly submitted materials may be viewed by other users or members of the public.
If you do not want information to be publicly displayed, do not submit it through a public-facing feature of the Services.
Where necessary, Oikonomos Foundation may request an additional release or authorization before publicly using certain materials.
Legal and Regulatory Disclosures
Oikonomos Foundation may disclose personal information when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, court order, governmental request, or other lawful requirement.
We may also preserve or disclose information when reasonably necessary to:
Enforce our Terms of Use;
Investigate suspected unlawful activity;
Protect the rights or property of Oikonomos Foundation or others;
Respond to claims;
Prevent fraud or abuse;
Protect the security of our systems; or
Protect the safety of individuals or the public.
International Data Transfers
Because Oikonomos Foundation may interact with individuals and organizations in the United States and internationally, personal information may be processed or stored in jurisdictions outside the country in which you reside.
The privacy protections available in other jurisdictions may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
Where applicable law requires specific safeguards for international transfers of personal information, Oikonomos Foundation will take reasonable steps intended to comply with those requirements.
International Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live and the laws applicable to you, you may have certain rights concerning your personal information.
These rights may include, where applicable:
The right to know how personal information is collected and used;
The right to access personal information;
The right to correct inaccurate information;
The right to request deletion or erasure;
The right to restrict certain processing;
The right to object to certain processing;
The right to data portability;
The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent; and
The right to submit a complaint to an applicable privacy or data-protection authority.
The availability and scope of these rights depend on applicable law and may be subject to exceptions and limitations.
To exercise applicable privacy rights, contact:
We will make reasonable efforts to respond to requests within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have certain rights under California privacy laws, to the extent those laws apply to Oikonomos Foundation and your circumstances.
Depending on applicable law, these rights may include the right to request information concerning personal information collected about you, request correction or deletion, and exercise other legally protected privacy rights.
To submit a privacy request, contact:
We may take reasonable steps to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.
Nothing in this section creates rights beyond those provided by applicable law.
Do Not Track and Similar Signals
Some web browsers and devices offer "Do Not Track" or similar settings.
Because there is not a uniform industry standard governing all such signals, our website may not respond to every browser-based tracking preference signal in the same manner.
Where applicable law requires Oikonomos Foundation to recognize a particular privacy signal, we will handle such signal as required by applicable law.
Privacy of Email and Electronic Communications
Communications sent to Oikonomos Foundation may be processed through Google Workspace or other service providers used by the Foundation for email and electronic communications.
Information contained in communications may include names, email addresses, correspondence, attachments, contact information, and other information voluntarily provided by the sender.
You should avoid sending highly sensitive information by ordinary email unless Oikonomos Foundation specifically requests or provides a secure method for submitting such information.
Privacy and Security of Payment Transactions
Oikonomos Foundation uses third-party payment systems rather than storing complete payment credentials directly on its own systems.
Online donations may be processed through Squarespace Payments.
Banking transactions involving physical checks may be processed using Chase QuickDeposit through JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Oikonomos Foundation may retain limited information concerning transactions for purposes such as:
Donation acknowledgment;
Accounting;
Tax and regulatory reporting;
Financial reconciliation;
Recordkeeping;
Fraud prevention; and
Legal compliance.
Payment and banking providers may independently process information under their own policies and legal obligations.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
Oikonomos Foundation may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Modified" date at the top of this Privacy Policy will be updated to reflect the latest revision.
You are responsible for periodically reviewing this Privacy Policy to remain informed about how Oikonomos Foundation handles personal information.
Your continued use of the Services following the posting of changes constitutes acknowledgment of the revised Privacy Policy to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Privacy Complaints and Requests
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, believe that your privacy rights have been violated, or would like to exercise a privacy right available to you under applicable law, please contact:
Oikonomos Foundation
Email: admin@oikonomosfdn.org
Oikonomos Foundation will make reasonable efforts to review and respond to privacy questions, complaints, and rights requests within a reasonable timeframe.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may also have the right to contact the governmental or data-protection authority responsible for privacy matters in your jurisdiction.
Contact Information
For questions, comments, privacy requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or Oikonomos Foundation's privacy practices, please contact:
Oikonomos Foundation
Email: admin@oikonomosfdn.org
Website: https://oikonomosfdn.org
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