Privacy and Data Use
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 7, 2026. This Privacy Policy describes how CHANAK TRAINUP EDUCATION, INC. (operating through Chanak Foundation) may collect, use, and share information when you visit this website or contact us.
Who We Are
Chanak Foundation is an educational initiative of CHANAK TRAINUP EDUCATION, INC., a U.S. nonprofit organization. Mailing address: 7901 4th St N, Ste 300, St. Petersburg, FL 33702. Email: info@chanakfoundation.org.
Information We Collect
- Contact and educational orientation details you submit, including parent/guardian full name, email address, state of residence, approximate student grade range, and general questions. We do not collect or store direct student personally identifiable information (no children's names, dates of birth, or Social Security numbers).
- Donation-related information you choose to provide through donation links or inquiries (for example, contact details and donation intent). Payment processing data is handled externally by authorized donation processors (Stripe and PayPal Giving Fund).
- Communications information when you email us directly.
- Basic technical and usage data collected automatically by website infrastructure, cookies, or analytics tools in use.
How We Use Information
- To provide free, impartial informational guidance to families regarding state education funding programs, deadlines, and requirements.
- To respond to inquiries from churches, donors, partners, and community members.
- To improve website content, user experience, and nonprofit operations.
- To support stewardship, internal reporting, and mission-aligned nonprofit administration.
Cookies and Analytics
This site may use cookies or similar technologies for essential site functions and website analytics. We use this information in aggregate where possible to understand site usage and improve communications. If analytics tools are changed or expanded, this section should be reviewed and updated.
How We Share Information
We never sell, rent, or trade personal information. Orientation inquiry details are kept strictly within Chanak Foundation and are shared with our related educational entity, Chanak International Academy, only if you affirmatively check the optional consent box ('I authorize Chanak International Academy to contact me with information regarding its services'). If this optional box remains unchecked, your information is never shared with, transferred to, or accessible by the Academy.
Data Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for communication, donor relations, record-keeping, legal obligations, and nonprofit administration. Retention periods may vary by the nature of the request or transaction.
Your Rights and Choices
You may request access to, correction of, or permanent deletion of your personal information at any time. To request deletion of your orientation request or any contact data, email info@chanakfoundation.org with the subject 'Privacy Deletion Request', and we will delete your records promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or technical changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
Privacy questions can be sent to info@chanakfoundation.org or mailed to CHANAK TRAINUP EDUCATION, INC., 7901 4th St N, Ste 300, St. Petersburg, FL 33702, United States.