Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 26, 2025

1. Introduction and Scope

The Rizing Tide Foundation, LLC (“RTF,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected through our primary website, community platforms, and landing pages (collectively, the “Sites”) and any related tools or features (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing the Sites or using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, you must cease use of our Sites immediately.

2. Comprehensive Information Collection and Usage

We collect information that identifies, relates to, or could reasonably be linked to a particular consumer or household (“Personal Information”).

  • Identifiers and Financial Data: We collect names, aliases, postal addresses, unique personal identifiers, online identifiers (IP addresses), email addresses, and account names. For donors, we process payment information via secure third-party gateways.
  • Education and Professional Data: We collect academic transcripts, graduation dates, and letters of recommendation to evaluate scholarship eligibility and verify "Scholar" status.
  • Internet Activity: We automatically collect browsing history, search history, and information regarding your interaction with our Sites. This includes "log data" such as browser type, the pages of our Sites that you visit, and the time spent on those pages.
  • Legal Disclosures: We may disclose any of the above categories to legal authorities if required by a subpoena, court order, or to protect RTF's legal rights and the safety of our users.

3. Notice of California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act provides you with specific rights:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request that RTF disclose what personal information we collect, use, and disclose.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  • Non-Discrimination: RTF will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
  • "Do Not Sell": RTF does not sell personal information for monetary consideration. We may share information with mission-aligned partners as described in this policy. You may opt out of such sharing by contacting us at.

Telephone: (602) 675-1834

Email: privacy@rizing-tide.com

Postal Address: 4545 North 36th Street, Ste 109; Phoenix, AZ 85018

Feedback Form: Contact Us - Rizing Tide

4. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notice

RTF respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content on our Sites infringes upon your copyright, you may submit a notification pursuant to the DMCA to our Copyright Agent (contact info in Section 8) including: a signature of the owner, identification of the work, and a statement of good faith belief that the use is unauthorized.

5. Children’s Online Privacy Protection (COPPA)

The Sites and Services are not intended for children under 13. RTF does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If a parent becomes aware their child has provided us with data, they should contact us immediately for removal.

6. Accessibility Statement

RTF is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to our Sites and Services.

We aim to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA standards. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with a wide array of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities.

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of our Sites and Services. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or require assistance with scholarship applications or other interactive features, please let us know:

We try to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days.

7. Security and Data Integrity

RTF maintains physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards designed to protect Personal Information. We use industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS) for data in transit.

Disclaimer: RTF CANNOT AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ABSOLUTE SECURITY OF YOUR DATA, AND ANY TRANSMISSION IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

8. International Users and Data Transfers

The Sites and Services are hosted in the United States of America, and are intended only for persons residing in the United States of America. If you are accessing any one or more of the Sites from outside the United States of America, you consent to the transfer of your information to RTF facilities in the United States of America and to those third parties with whom we share it as described in this Privacy Policy and in our Terms of Use.

9. Contact Information

For questions or to exercise your rights under this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Rizing Tide Foundation

4545 North 36th Street, Ste 109; Phoenix, AZ 85018

Telephone: (602) 675-1834

Email: privacy@rizing-tide.com

10. Cookie Policy and Tracking Technologies

RTF uses cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. We categorize our use of cookies as follows:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the operation of the Sites, including security, identity verification, and accessibility. These cannot be disabled.
  • Performance & Analytics Cookies: These allow RTF to measure site traffic and performance. We use this aggregated, anonymous data to improve our scholarship tools and community features.
  • Functional Cookies: These enable the Sites to provide enhanced personalization, such as remembering your login status or language preferences.
  • Targeting & Mission-Aligned Cookies: These are used to identify your interests so we can provide relevant updates regarding RTF scholarship opportunities or foundation initiatives.

Your Choices: You can manage your cookie preferences through the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of the Sites or Services.