Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 18, 2025
Last Updated: September 18, 2025

1. Introduction

Lutheran Legacy Foundation (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Foundation”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by our donors, fund holders, church partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you interact with our services, including our website at lutheranlegacyfoundation.org.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Contact Information

  • Name
  • Mailing address
  • Email address
  • Phone numbers
  • Preferred communication methods

Financial Information

  • Donation amounts and history
  • Fund balances and distributions
  • Banking information for electronic transfers
  • Tax identification numbers
  • Estate planning information

Demographic Information

  • Age or date of birth
  • Church affiliation
  • Professional background (for professional advisors)
  • Areas of charitable interest

Website Usage Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring websites
  • Device information

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

  • Financial institutions processing donations
  • Professional advisors (attorneys, financial planners, CPAs)
  • Churches and Lutheran organizations
  • Other charitable organizations for joint initiatives

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

Fund Management

  • Establishing and managing endowment funds
  • Processing donations and distributions
  • Providing account statements and reports
  • Calculating and distributing matching grants

Communication

  • Sending newsletters and updates
  • Providing educational materials about charitable giving
  • Responding to inquiries and requests
  • Notifying about fund activities and opportunities

Administrative Purposes

  • Tax reporting and compliance
  • Record keeping and audit requirements
  • Legal and regulatory compliance
  • Internal analysis and reporting

Website Functionality

  • Improving user experience
  • Website security and maintenance
  • Analytics and performance monitoring

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We May Share Information With:

Service Providers

  • Financial institutions managing investments
  • Third-party administrators
  • Legal and accounting professionals
  • Technology service providers
  • Mail and email service providers

Regulatory Bodies

  • IRS and state tax authorities (as required by law)
  • Financial regulatory agencies
  • Court orders and legal proceedings

Lutheran Organizations

  • Beneficiary churches and institutions (regarding their specific funds)
  • Lutheran denominations for coordination purposes
  • Partner organizations for joint initiatives

We Do Not

  • Sell, rent, or trade donor information
  • Share detailed financial information without authorization
  • Provide mailing lists to outside organizations
  • Disclose sensitive personal information for marketing purposes

5. Donor Privacy Rights

Anonymous Giving

  • We respect requests for anonymous donations
  • Anonymous gifts will not be publicly acknowledged unless specifically requested

Communication Preferences

  • You may opt out of fundraising communications
  • Choose preferred communication methods
  • Update contact preferences at any time

Information Access

  • Request copies of your personal information on file
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of information where legally permissible

6. Cookies and Website Tracking

Our website may use:

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
Analytics Cookies: To understand website usage patterns

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically. Please check back for updates or revisions in the future.

10. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or requests:

Lutheran Legacy Foundation
513 South Main Street
P.O. Box 31
Paris, IL 61944
Phone: 217-463-8202
Email: info@lutheranlegacyfoundation.org

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By using our services or website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of your information as described herein.