Effective Date: June 11, 2026

The Lumati Foundation

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The Lumati Foundation is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit lumati.org or interact with our programs.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information: personal information you provide voluntarily, including your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number when you donate, apply for assistance, or contact us; financial information necessary to process donations, processed securely through our payment provider and not stored by the Foundation; application information submitted through the Benevolent Assistance Program, which may include personal, financial, and health-related details; and technical information collected automatically, such as your IP address and pages visited, through standard web analytics tools.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to process donations and issue tax receipts; review and respond to Benevolent Assistance Program applications; communicate with you about the Foundation's programs and mission; improve our website and services; and comply with legal obligations. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

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3. Confidentiality of Assistance

Applications All information submitted through the Benevolent Assistance Program is treated with strict confidentiality. It is used solely to evaluate eligibility and administer support, and is accessible only to authorized Foundation staff involved in the review process.

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4. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies and third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. You may adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, though some site features may not function as intended.

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5. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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6. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Donation records are retained in accordance with nonprofit accounting and tax requirements.

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7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Michellek@lumati.org.

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8. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

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9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy,

please contact us at info@lumati.org or +1 (858) 215-2810.