Effective date: December 8, 2025
Brighter Community Solar Foundation (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy while advancing our mission to provide solar energy solutions, education, and innovation to underserved communities and disaster-affected areas.
This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1) Who We Are
Brighter Community Solar Foundation is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to expanding access to clean, renewable solar energy.
Contact: brightercommunitysf@gmail.com
2) Scope
This Policy covers personal information we collect through our website, forms, emails, donations, events, and program-related interactions.
It does not cover third-party websites or services we link to.
3) What We Collect
Information you provide:
Name, email, phone number, organization/role
Donation details (amount, frequency, method)
Volunteer inquiries or partnership interest
Messages or forms you submit
Program participation information (e.g., disaster-relief requests, educational program sign-ups)
Automatically collected:
IP address
Browser/device type
Pages visited
Approximate location
Cookies and analytics data
From partners or third parties:
Donation processors
Email service platforms
Event or volunteer management tools
Publicly available sources
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data through the Site.
4) How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to inquiries and provide updates you request
Process donations and provide receipts/acknowledgments
Share educational resources, program updates, and impact reports
Coordinate volunteer programs and community initiatives
Evaluate partnership opportunities
Maintain security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations
Improve the Site and content effectiveness
Google Ad Grants Compliance:
We use analytics only to understand and improve our educational reach.
We do not use remarketing, retargeting, or advertising profiles on donors or beneficiaries.
5) Legal Bases (EEA/UK where applicable)
We rely on:
Consent (e.g., newsletter subscriptions)
Legitimate interests (mission delivery, security, program reporting)
Contract (donation processing, receipts)
Legal obligations (financial recordkeeping)
6) Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only with:
Service providers (donation processors, email platforms, cloud hosting, analytics) under confidentiality agreements
Legal authorities if needed to comply with law or protect safety
Program reporting in aggregate, de-identified form (e.g., number of families served, solar systems deployed)
If we consider new sharing practices, we will update this Policy and request consent when required.
7) Donor Privacy
We respect donor privacy.
We never sell, trade, or exchange donor information.
If we publicly recognize a gift, we will do so only with your permission.
You may request anonymity at any time.
8) Cookies & Analytics
We use cookies and similar tools to:
Operate the Site
Analyze traffic and measure educational impact
You may control cookies in your browser settings. Some Site features may not function without them.
Where legally required, we display a cookie notice and honor your choices.
9) Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for our mission and legal requirements.
For example, donation records are typically retained for 7 years or as required by law.
After that period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
10) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including encrypted transmission and access controls.
However, no system is 100% secure. Please use caution online.
11) Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
Access, correct, or delete your information
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent
Request a copy of your data (portability)
Email preferences: Unsubscribe via the link in our emails or contact us. Data requests: brightercommunitysf@gmail.com
Residents of the EEA, UK, and California may have additional legal rights.
12) Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13 (or the age required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
13) International Transfers
If we transfer information across borders, we use appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, consistent with applicable laws.
14) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time.
The “Effective date” will reflect the latest version, and we will notify you of material changes when required by law.
Questions or Requests? Contact us at: brightercommunitysf@gmail.com