Privacy Policy

The Bishop Parris Scholarship Fund, Inc.

Effective Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
Last Updated: 01/04/2026

The Bishop Parris Scholarship Fund, Inc. (“TBPSF,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a nonprofit charitable organization committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal information entrusted to us by donors, scholarship applicants, volunteers, partners, and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share personal information through our website, programs, and services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a. Personal Information

  • Name

  • Mailing address

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

b. Donation & Transaction Information

  • Donation amounts and dates

  • Payment method details (processed securely through third-party providers; TBPSF does not store full credit card numbers)

c. Scholarship Application Information

  • Academic and educational records

  • Financial information relevant to need-based awards

  • Personal statements and references

d. Technical & Usage Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited and access times

2. How We Use Information

We use personal information only for legitimate nonprofit purposes, including:

  • Processing donations and issuing tax acknowledgments

  • Evaluating and administering scholarships

  • Communicating with stakeholders

  • Maintaining legal, financial, and regulatory records

  • Improving our website and services

  • Complying with New York, Florida, federal, and international laws

3. Information Sharing

TBPSF does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Information may be shared only:

  • With trusted service providers under confidentiality agreements

  • When required by law, regulation, or court order

  • To protect TBPSF’s legal rights or the safety of others

4. Data Security

TBPSF employs reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards consistent with nonprofit best practices and New York and Florida data protection expectations.

5. Donor Privacy

Donor information is confidential. Donors may request anonymity. TBPSF does not publicly disclose donor information without consent except as required by law.

6. Children’s Privacy

TBPSF does not knowingly collect online information from children under 13 without parental consent, consistent with COPPA standards.

7. GDPR & International Data Subjects

For individuals located outside the United States (including the European Union):

  • TBPSF processes data based on consent, legitimate interest, and legal obligation

  • You have the right to request:

    • Access to your data

    • Correction or deletion

    • Restriction or objection to processing

    • Data portability (where applicable)

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

8. Your Choices

You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time and request updates or corrections to your information.

9. Contact Information

The Bishop Parris Scholarship Fund, Inc.
741 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11236
Email: donate@bishopparris.org
Phone: (718) 485-2844