Effective Date: April 13, 2026  |  Last Updated: April 13, 2026

1. Overview

The AKET Fund respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit this Site or make a contribution through it. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Automatically collected: IP address, browser type, pages visited, referring URL, and date/time of access. This data is collected via cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) and is used in aggregate to improve the Site.

Voluntarily provided: Name, email address, mailing address, and payment information submitted when you make a donation, sign up for communications, or contact us directly. Donation payment processing is handled by [payment processor / The Columbus Foundation portal]; the AKET Fund does not store credit card numbers.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to: (a) process and acknowledge charitable contributions; (b) send you requested updates, newsletters, or acknowledgment letters; (c) respond to inquiries; (d) improve the Site; and (e) comply with legal obligations. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with: The Columbus Foundation (for donation processing and acknowledgment); service providers who operate the Site on our behalf under confidentiality obligations; and as required by law or to protect the rights and safety of the AKET Fund or others.

5. Cookies

This Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather analytics data. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; doing so may affect Site functionality.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you, or to opt out of certain communications. To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@aketfund.org. California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). EU/EEA residents may have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); please contact us to make a request.

If you have significant EU/EEA traffic, consider a more detailed GDPR section or separate addendum.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, and support donor acknowledgment recordkeeping.

9. Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

11. Contact

Privacy-related inquiries may be directed to contact@aketfund.org or Alfred Kobacker & Elizabeth Trimbach Fund, c/o The Columbus Foundation, 1234 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43205.