Effective Date: September 1, 2026

LeaseBase Housing Foundation (“Foundation,” “we,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit leasebasefoundation.org or interact with our programs.

Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

  • Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
  • Name, email, and payment details when you make a donation (processed securely by Stripe)
  • Contact information when you register for events or workshops
  • Information you submit through our Get Involved forms

Information collected automatically:

  • Standard web analytics data (pages visited, time on site, referral source) via Google Analytics
  • Device type, browser, and operating system
  • IP address (anonymized in analytics)

How We Use Your Information

  • To process donations and send tax receipts
  • To deliver newsletters and event communications you’ve requested
  • To improve our website and programs based on aggregate usage patterns
  • To respond to inquiries and support requests

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Donation Processing

All donations are processed through Stripe, a PCI-DSS Level 1 certified payment processor. We do not store credit card numbers on our servers. Stripe’s privacy policy governs the handling of your payment information.

Cookies

We use cookies for:

  • Google Analytics — to understand how visitors use our site (you can opt out via Google’s opt-out tool)
  • Essential cookies — to maintain basic site functionality

We do not use advertising cookies or tracking pixels.

Data Security

We use HTTPS encryption across our entire website. Donation data is transmitted directly to Stripe’s secure servers. We limit access to personal information to authorized Foundation personnel only.

Your Rights

You may at any time:

  • Unsubscribe from our newsletter using the link in any email
  • Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of Google Analytics tracking

To exercise these rights, email rachid@leasebasefoundation.org.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact

LeaseBase Housing Foundation Sacramento, CA EIN: 42-4514322 Email: rachid@leasebasefoundation.org