Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 26, 2026
Last Updated: June 26, 2026

The Ventura Community Partners Foundation (VCPF) ("we," "us," or "our") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating out of Ventura, California. We are deeply committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, web visitors, and community partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, venturafoundation.org, or interact with us offline.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you make a donation, sign up for our newsletter, register for an event, or contact us. This information may include:

  • Personal Identifiers: Name, billing address, mailing address, email address, and phone number.

  • Financial Information: Payment card details or bank account information. Note: All financial transactions are securely processed through our PCI-compliant, encrypted third-party payment gateways. We do not store raw credit card numbers on our servers.

  • Donation History: Record of contributions, project-specific allocations (such as the Ventura Plays Scholarship Fund), and sponsorship choices.

2. Automatically Collected Information

When you access venturafoundation.org, our servers may automatically collect standard web log data, including:

  • Your IP address, browser type, and operating system.

  • The pages you view, access times, and the referring website addresses.

  • Cookies: We use cookies to optimize website performance and analyze traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect some site functionalities.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect strictly to advance our mission of enhancing Ventura through parks, recreation, and cultural opportunities. Specifically, we use your data to:

  • Process and acknowledge your tax-deductible donations.

  • Issue IRS-compliant donation receipts.

  • Send updates regarding our local community programs, past, and ongoing projects.

  • Respond to your questions, comments, or volunteer inquiries.

  • Comply with legal, auditing, and regulatory requirements, tracking 501(c)(3) compliance.

4. Donor Privacy Bill of Rights (Data Sharing)

VCPF values your trust. We will not sell, share, rent, or trade our donors' personal information with any third party, nor will we send mailings to our donors on behalf of other independent organizations.
Information is only shared with trusted third-party service providers (such as payment processors or email delivery systems) strictly to execute the operational tasks described above, and these partners are legally bound to keep your data confidential.

5. Data Security

We employ industry-standard security safeguards, including SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption technology, to protect your personal data during transmission. While we take strict precautions to secure your data, no method of digital transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

As a California-based organization, we respect your right to control your personal data. You have the right to:

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our marketing and newsletter emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our emails.

  • Review & Update: Request to review, modify, or delete the personal information we have collected about you by contacting us directly.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy to reflect modifications to our practices or changes in privacy laws. Any updates will be posted to this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Ventura Community Partners Foundation (VCPF)
Ventura, CA
Email: info@venturafoundation.org
Website: venturafoundation.org