Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 1, 2026
Elle Fisher Foundation ("we," "our," or "the Foundation") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information with clarity, integrity, and discretion.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit ellefisherfoundation.org, samsarasanctuary.org, or engage with us.
The Elle Fisher Foundation Corp is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
EIN: 32-0847572. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Information we collect
Information you provide directly: Name. Email address. Phone number, if submitted. Donation details. Any message or inquiry you send.
Information collected automatically: IP address. Browser and device type. Pages visited and time spent on site. General, non-precise location data.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless voluntarily provided.
How we use your information
We use your information to respond to inquiries, process donations and provide confirmations, send updates about the Foundation and Samsāra Sanctuary, improve our website and user experience, and maintain security and prevent misuse.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. Ever.
Donations and payment processing
All donations are processed through secure third-party platforms. We do not store your full payment details on our servers.
These third-party providers have their own privacy policies governing how your data is handled.
Third-party service providers
We work with a small number of trusted providers to operate our website, process donations, and communicate with our community. These may include:
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Payment processing: Stripe, PayPal
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Email communications: Mailchimp, Flodesk
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Website hosting/analytics: Wix, Google Analytics
Each provider processes information according to its own privacy policy, in addition to this one. We select providers that maintain industry-standard security practices, and we do not grant them rights to use your information beyond what's needed to perform their service for us.
Text message (SMS) communications
If you provide your phone number and opt in to receive text messages from us, you may receive updates about the Foundation, Samsāra Sanctuary, donation confirmations, or event reminders.
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Message and data rates may apply.
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Message frequency varies.
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You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.
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Reply HELP for assistance, or contact us directly using the information below.
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We do not share your phone number with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Email communications
If you subscribe or submit your email, you may receive updates about the Foundation, information about Samsāra Sanctuary, and opportunities to support or get involved.
You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email, or by contacting us directly.
Cookies and tracking technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use our site, improve performance and usability, and support analytics tools.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if preferred.
Data security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information.
No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we take protection seriously.
Data retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.
In practice, this generally means:
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Donor and financial records: retained for at least seven (7) years, consistent with IRS recordkeeping requirements for tax-exempt organizations.
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General inquiries and email communications: retained for as long as you remain subscribed, or until you request deletion.
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Website analytics data: retained per our analytics provider's standard retention window, currently 14 months for Google Analytics default.
When information is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it securely.
Non-discrimination commitment
Elle Fisher Foundation is committed to dignity, access, and care for all.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. This commitment extends to all programs, communications, and services, including Samsāra Sanctuary.
Faith positioning
Elle Fisher Foundation and Samsāra Sanctuary are faith-led in spirit, rooted in values of compassion, rest, and care.
Participation in faith-based elements, including prayer, is always optional. No individual is required to share or adopt any belief system. All guests, donors, and participants are welcome regardless of background or belief.
Our role is to provide a place of rest and care without pressure.
Founding donor circle
— additional information handling
Members of the Founding Donor Circle participate in a closer governance relationship with the Foundation, which may include additional information sharing beyond what's described above — for example, sharing your name and giving history with our Board of Directors for governance purposes, or including you in periodic strategy briefings.
If you join the Founding Donor Circle, we'll confirm with you directly what additional information sharing this involves before you're enrolled.
Sharing of information
We may share limited information only when necessary with trusted service providers (such as payment processors and email platforms), or with legal or regulatory authorities if required by law.
We do not share your information for third-party marketing.
International users
If you are accessing this site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, and the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access your personal data, request corrections, or request deletion.
California residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), you have the right to:
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Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose about you.
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Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
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Correct inaccurate personal information.
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Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information — we do not sell or share personal information as defined under CCPA, so this right is not currently applicable in practice, but you may still submit a request for confirmation.
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Non-discrimination for exercising any of these rights.
To make a request under CCPA or any other applicable law, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
Updates to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected by a revised effective date.