Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 08-APR-2026
Organization Name: Forged In Silence Foundation
Website: https://forgedinsilence.org/
1. Introduction
Forged In Silence Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services, including donations, event registrations, athlete profiles, and grant applications.
2. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and shipping address
Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)
Date of birth (for athlete eligibility)
Athletic details (rank, category, competition history)
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited and time spent
Cookies and tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
Process donations and purchases
Manage athlete profiles and grant applications
Determine eligibility for grants
Provide dashboards showing grant history
Send confirmations, updates, and notifications
Improve website functionality and user experience
Comply with legal obligations
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
Payment Processors (e.g., secure third-party providers for transactions)
Service Providers (hosting, email services)
Legal Authorities when required by law
5. Payment Security
All payment transactions are processed through secure third-party payment gateways. We do not store your full payment card details on our servers.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:
Maintain user sessions
Understand user behavior
Improve website performance
You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to:
Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
Comply with legal and financial obligations
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request corrections or updates
Request deletion of your data
Opt out of communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at: admin@forgedinsilence.org
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no system is 100% secure.
10. Children’s Privacy
We may collect information about minors (e.g., athletes under 18) with parental or guardian consent. If you believe a child has provided personal information without consent, please contact us.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Forged In Silence Foundation
Email: admin@forgedinsilence.org
Address: 1511 NW 25th Street,Fort Worth, TX 76164
14. Donations and Financial Transparency
As a nonprofit organization, we may use donor information to:
Provide donation receipts
Maintain financial records
Communicate impact and updates
We respect donor privacy and do not sell or trade donor information.
15. Athlete and Grant Data Usage
Information provided by athletes may be used to:
Evaluate eligibility for grants
Track grant distribution
Display grant history in user dashboards
This data is only accessible to authorized personnel and the respective user.