Effective Date: June 01, 2001
Last Updated: June 28, 2026

The QSA Foundation ("QSA Foundation," "we," "our," or "us") values your trust and is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit www.qsafoundation.org, donate, volunteer, apply for employment or contract opportunities, register for events, or otherwise interact with our organization.

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Notice.

About QSA Foundation

QSA Foundation is a nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our mission is to strengthen communities by supporting homeless children, veterans, military families, youth, and underserved populations through education, workforce development, community engagement, and charitable programs.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect the following categories of information.

Personal Information

• Name
• Mailing address
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Organization or employer
• Job title
• Volunteer information
• Event registration information
• Donation history
• Grant application information
• Employment or contractor application information
• Communications you send to us

Financial Information

When making donations, purchasing event tickets, or making payments, your payment information is processed by secure third-party payment processors.

QSA Foundation does not store complete credit card or banking information on our servers.

Website Usage Information

We automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Time spent on our website
• Referral websites
• Date and time of visits
• Clickstream information

This information helps improve website performance and user experience.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use:

• Cookies
• Analytics tools
• Session cookies
• Preference cookies
• Security cookies

Cookies help us:

• Improve website functionality
• Remember user preferences
• Analyze website traffic
• Improve user experience

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings, although some features of the website may not function properly.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process donations
• Send donation acknowledgments and tax receipts
• Register participants for events
• Respond to inquiries
• Recruit volunteers
• Evaluate employment and contractor applications
• Administer grants and programs
• Improve our website
• Communicate newsletters and updates
• Provide customer service
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect against fraud and unauthorized activity

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email address, we may send:

• Organization updates
• Event announcements
• Volunteer opportunities
• Fundraising campaigns
• Program updates
• Community news

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Donations

Donation information is maintained securely for:

• Tax reporting
• Financial auditing
• IRS compliance
• Donor acknowledgments
• Organizational reporting

QSA Foundation does not sell donor information.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only with trusted service providers that assist us in operating our organization, such as:

• Donation processing providers
• Email communication platforms
• Website hosting providers
• Event registration services
• Accounting and auditing professionals
• Cloud storage providers
• Legal counsel
• Government agencies when required by law

These providers are permitted to use your information only for authorized services provided on behalf of QSA Foundation.

Children's Privacy

Protecting children's privacy is extremely important to us.

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13 without parental or guardian involvement.

If we learn that personal information has been collected from a child under 13 without appropriate parental consent where required, we will promptly delete that information.

Volunteer and Applicant Information

Individuals applying to volunteer, contract with, or work for QSA Foundation may be asked to provide additional information, including:

• Employment history
• Professional qualifications
• References
• Background check authorization (when applicable)
• Certifications
• Licenses

This information is used solely for evaluating eligibility and supporting organizational operations.

Grant Applications

Individuals or organizations applying for grants or funding opportunities may submit information necessary to evaluate eligibility and administer grant programs.

Grant application records may be retained in accordance with applicable federal and state record retention requirements.

Data Security

QSA Foundation maintains reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Examples include:

• Secure website encryption (HTTPS)
• Password-protected systems
• Restricted employee access
• Secure cloud storage
• Routine software updates
• Data backup procedures

Although we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Notice
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce organizational agreements
• Meet federal nonprofit record retention requirements

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Object to certain processing
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• Request a copy of your information

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

• Donation platforms
• Social media
• Community partners
• Government agencies
• Sponsors

QSA Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of those websites separately.

International Visitors

Our website is operated in the United States.

If you access the website from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

California Privacy Rights

Residents of California may have additional privacy rights under applicable California law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), where applicable. Eligible California residents may request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information, subject to legal exceptions.

Colorado Privacy Rights

Colorado residents may have rights under the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), including the right to access, correct, delete, or obtain a copy of personal data, and to opt out of certain processing activities where applicable. While many nonprofit organizations are exempt from portions of the CPA, QSA Foundation strives to respect the privacy rights of all individuals.

Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time.

The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Notice.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Notice or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

QSA Foundation
Website: www.qsafoundation.org
Email: sheila@qsafoundation.org
Phone: (313) 408-0683

Copyright © 2026 QSA Foundation. All Rights Reserved.

This Privacy Notice is intended to provide transparency regarding QSA Foundation's information practices and should be reviewed periodically to remain aligned with applicable federal and state privacy laws and the organization's operational practices.