South Carolina State University Foundation

Website Terms of Use and Privacy Statement

Effective Date: August 2025

1. Introduction

The South Carolina State University Foundation (“SCSUF,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to maintaining your trust and confidence as you interact with our website. This document outlines the terms governing your use of our site and our privacy practices related to information collected through www.scsuf.org (or any affiliated Foundation page).

By accessing or using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms outlined below.

Part A: Terms of Use

1. Permitted Use

This website is provided for informational, educational, and philanthropic purposes. Users may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use only. No part of this website may be modified, published, transmitted, or distributed without written consent from the Foundation.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this site—including logos, photographs, graphics, written materials, and design elements—is the property of the South Carolina State University Foundation or its content providers, and is protected by copyright and trademark law.

3. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. The Foundation is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of third-party websites and does not endorse any products or services they may offer.

4. Disclaimer

The Foundation strives to provide accurate, up-to-date information. However, the website may contain errors or inaccuracies. All content is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied. We are not liable for any damages resulting from the use or inability to use the site.

Part B: Privacy Statement

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:
- Voluntarily Provided Personal Information: This includes names, email addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and donation details provided through online forms or transactions.
- Automatically Collected Information: We may collect anonymized technical information such as IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referral links, and pages visited using cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use This Information

Your information may be used to:
- Process donations and send acknowledgments
- Communicate updates, invitations, or newsletters
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Ensure legal and tax compliance

3. How We Protect Your Information

The Foundation implements industry-standard security protocols to protect your data, including:
- Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption during transactions
- Password-protected databases and limited internal access
- Routine data backups and monitoring

We do not store or retain credit card information after transactions are completed.

4. When We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or share personal donor or visitor information with third parties except:
- When explicitly authorized by the donor
- When legally required to comply with subpoenas, court orders, or applicable law
- When working with trusted vendors who help us operate our website or process donations (subject to confidentiality agreements)

5. Use of Cookies and Analytics

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to improve website performance. They may help us remember user preferences and track site usage anonymously via tools like Google Analytics.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

6. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us so we can remove it.

7. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

You may:
- Request that we update or delete your personal information
- Request not to be contacted in the future
- Request removal from mailing lists or donor acknowledgment listings

To do so, please contact us using the information below.

Contact Information

For questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact:

South Carolina State University Foundation
300 College Ave, Orangeburg, SC 29117
Email: "Necy Gloer shameeshia.glover@scsu.edu
Phone: (803) 516-4722

Policy Updates

This policy may be revised periodically. The effective date above reflects the most recent update. Significant changes will be communicated via the website and, where appropriate, to donors directly.