Effective Date: 04/09/2026
The Jimmy Rakestraw Memorial Scholarship is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Graduation year or school affiliation
- Written testimonials or submissions
- Any information you include in forms on our site
We may also collect limited non-personal data such as browser type and general website usage for analytics purposes.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Review and display testimonials or submissions
- Communicate with you regarding your submission or inquiry
- Improve our website and user experience
- Support the mission of the scholarship
Testimonials & Public Submissions
If you submit a testimonial or story:
- Your name, graduation year, and content may be publicly displayed on the website
- We reserve the right to edit submissions for clarity, length, or appropriateness
- We will not publish sensitive personal information without consent
Donations
Donations may be processed through a third-party platform. We do not store or have access to your full payment information.
Please refer to the privacy policy of the donation provider for details on how your payment information is handled.
Cookies & Tracking
Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with the site. This information is used only to improve functionality and performance.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
Your Rights
You may request that we:
- Update or correct your information
- Remove your testimonial or submission from the site
To do so, please contact us using the information below.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
info@jimmyrakestrawmemorialscholarship.com
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.