Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

The Illinois Cyber Foundation (ILCF) is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, and community members. As a security-focused organization, we minimize data collection and prioritize the security of the information we do hold.

2. Information We Collect

Voluntary Information: We collect personal information (name, email address, message content) only when you voluntarily submit it via our contact forms or donation platforms.

Automated Information: When you visit our website, we may collect technical data including your IP address, browser type, and operating system for security monitoring and abuse prevention.

3. Google ReCaptcha

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. We use this service strictly to fight spam and abuse on our site.

4. How We Use Your Data

  • To respond to your inquiries or partnership requests.
  • To process donations (via third-party processors like Donorbox/Stripe).
  • To improve website security and performance.

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

5. Donor Privacy

We use industry-standard SSL encryption to protect data transmission. Financial transactions are processed by PCI-compliant third-party providers; the ILCF does not store credit card information on our servers.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at .