Security Statement
Effective Date: [October 2023]
The Matthew Mark Foundation is committed to protecting the security of your personal information. We take your privacy seriously and have implemented safeguards to ensure that your data remains confidential and secure.
1. Data Encryption
Our website uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption to protect your data during transmission. This helps prevent unauthorized access to any personal information you share with us, such as donation or registration details.
2. Secure Payment Processing
We use trusted third-party payment processors to handle all online transactions. These processors comply with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS), ensuring that your payment information is handled with the highest level of security.
3. Access Control
Access to personal information is restricted to authorized staff and volunteers who require it to perform their duties. We regularly review and update our access control policies to maintain a secure environment for your data.
4. Regular Security Monitoring
Our website is regularly monitored for potential vulnerabilities and attacks. We use firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other security tools to prevent unauthorized access and protect your data.
5. Data Retention and Disposal
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When personal information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or disposed of to prevent unauthorized access.
6. Ongoing Security Training
Our staff and volunteers undergo regular security training to stay informed on best practices for safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining the highest levels of data protection.
7. Reporting and Response
If we detect any security breach that may compromise your personal information, we will promptly assess the situation, take necessary action to contain the breach, and notify affected individuals in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Contact Us
For questions or concerns regarding our security practices, please contact us at [info@matthewmarkfoundation.org] or [479-343-8388].