Who we are
Effective Date: 29 December 2020
Organization: The Baker Foundation
Legal Structure: 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Charitable Organization (United States)
Jurisdiction: State of Florida, Delaware and applicable U.S. federal law
1. Introduction
The Alonzo D. Baker Foundation Inc, referred to as “The Baker Foundation” (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected from individuals and organizations that engage with our mission of providing financial assistance to communities and individuals in need. This Privacy Policy describes what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the rights available to you.
By interacting with our website, submitting donations, or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect specific financial and personal information necessary to support secure money movement, verify identity, and fulfill regulatory obligations. We do not sell, share, or trade collected data with third parties.
All data is stored exclusively within the United States.
2.1 Tokenized Account and Routing Number Data
Purpose:
- Move money to or from a user’s financial account
- Initiate pay-ins, payouts, and top-ups
- Reduce errors from mistyped banking information
2.2 Balances Data
Purpose:
- View current and pending balances on a user’s financial account
- Confirm sufficient funds prior to initiating a transaction
- Underwrite or assess user creditworthiness
2.3 Transactions Data
Purpose:
- View details such as transaction amount, merchant, and date
- Support financial management tools that help optimize spending
- Underwrite or assess creditworthiness
2.4 Account Ownership Details Data
Purpose:
- Verify the account holder’s identity (name and mailing address)
- Prevent fraud by confirming ownership
- Pre-fill user information when appropriate
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information solely for operational, compliance, and fraud prevention purposes, including:
- Processing donations, grants, and financial assistance
- Completing financial transactions requested by the user
- Regulatory reporting and required recordkeeping
- Internal analytics to improve program delivery
- Fraud mitigation and identity verification
We do not use your data for marketing or advertising.
4. Legal Basis for Collection and Use
We collect and process personal and financial information under the following legal bases:
- User Consent: When you voluntarily provide information or authorize financial transactions
- Legitimate Interests: Ensuring secure donation processing and preventing fraud
- Regulatory Compliance: Meeting obligations under federal laws such as the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, and IRS requirements for nonprofit organizations
5. Data Storage and Security
We maintain strict safeguards to protect personal and financial data, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Use of tokenization for sensitive banking information
- Access controls limiting data use to authorized personnel only
All data is stored on secure servers located solely within the United States.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or share personal information with third parties.
We may disclose information only when required by law, including:
- Government requests
- Subpoenas, court orders, or regulatory audits
- Compliance with state or federal financial regulations
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Access data we maintain about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Request deletion of certain data (when legally permissible)
- Withdraw consent when processing is based solely on consent
- Request a copy of information in a portable format
Requests can be made by contacting us at: care@adbakerfoundation.org
8. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy
- Comply with federal and state legal and reporting requirements
- Maintain proper financial and audit records
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and legal obligations.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed toward individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in laws, best practices, or operational needs. Updates will be posted on our website with the “Effective Date” modified accordingly.
11. Embedded content from other websites
Content on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
12. How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except
In with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
13. What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
14. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, contact:
The Baker Foundation
7901 4th St N STE 300, St. Petersburg FL 33702
care@adbakerfoundation.org
(800) 229-1052