The Research Foundation Donor and Privacy Policies
Delivery Method and Timing: Donations made via mail to The Research Foundation are deposited the following business day following receipt. Online donations made to The Research Foundation are credited immediately.
Return and Refund Policy: The Research Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization that exists for the continued benefit of the community and its improved health status. Donations made to The Research Foundation are dedicated exclusively to supporting Harmon Diabetes Center, ThinkFirst Brain & Spinal Cord Injury Prevention Program, Nursing and Healthcare Scholarships, and continuing education for physicians, nurses and allied health professionals. Donations to The Research Foundation are not refundable.
Merchant’s Privacy Statement: The Research Foundation has created this policy to demonstrate our commitment to your privacy. The Research Foundation respects your right to privacy and is committed to maintaining your confidence and trust. We do not share your personal information with other organizations for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
You can browse our Sites without telling us who you are or giving us any personally identifiable information about yourself. When you interact with us through your computer, our website does record certain non-identifying site usage data, such as the number of hits and visits to our Sites.
You may, at your sole discretion, elect to make donations on-line. If you elect to make an on-line donation, you will be asked to provide personal information that may include among other things your name, address, e-mail address, phone-number, fax number, and credit card information. Once you provide us with this information you are no longer anonymous to us. We reserve the right to request any additional information necessary to establish and maintain your account. The information you provide The Research Foundation is stored in a secure location.
General security: In order to protect your personal information, we use technologies and processes such as encryption, access control procedures, network firewalls, physical security, and other measures. These measures increase the security and privacy of information traveling to, from, and within www.theresearchfoundationkc.org. Only our authorized employees or agents carrying out permitted business functions are allowed to access personal information.
I understand that this contribution, in accordance with IRS regulations covering charitable contributions, will not be used for the following purposes: To support a political campaign; To purchase raffle tickets; To pay for a membership, dinner, or any other activity that provides a benefit to me.
Transaction security: When you donate to The Research Foundation via our website, your donation information is encrypted and transmitted by way of a secure connection. The Research Foundation uses your credit card information only for the purpose of processing your donation, and it is not disclosed for any other purpose.
The Research Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) public charity.
All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
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