Privacy policy

The SUMMIT Foundation (“we,” “us”) operates thesummitfoundations.org. This policy describes how we handle information you provide through our website.

What we collect

• Forms: Name, email, phone, campus, role, and messages you submit (mentor/mentee applications, volunteer interest, partnership inquiries, newsletter).
• Technical data: Standard server logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited) via our hosting provider (Cloudflare).
• Donations: Processed by PayPal Giving Fund; we do not store payment card numbers on this site.

How we use information

• Review applications and respond to inquiries.
• Send program updates you opt into (newsletter).
• Improve site security and reliability.
• Comply with legal obligations.

Sharing

We do not sell personal information. We share data only with service providers needed to operate the site (e.g., email delivery, hosting, database storage for applications) and when required by law.

Retention

Application records are kept for program administration and alumni relations. You may request deletion of non-essential contact data by emailing info@thesummitfoundations.org.

Security

We use HTTPS and industry-standard hosting. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Children

Our college mentoring programs are intended for university-age participants. Contact us if you believe a minor submitted data in error.

Changes

We may update this policy; the effective date at the top will change. Material updates will be noted on this page.

Contact

The SUMMIT Foundation
5115 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23529
info@thesummitfoundations.org · 757-606-0069