Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

The Blue Duck Foundation is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) public charity incorporated in Texas. EIN: 41-4361489. Effective date of exemption: February 18, 2026. Our registered address is 1203 S College Street, McKinney, TX 75069. We operate globally with a focus on conservation, environmental science, cultural preservation, and humanitarian work.

You can reach us at info@theblueduck.org.

2. Information we collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Make a donation through our Stripe-powered checkout
• Sign up for membership
• Submit a contact or inquiry form
• Apply for the Forever 44 Scholarship
• Subscribe to Foundation updates

This may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information. We do not store payment card information — all payment processing is handled by Stripe, Inc. under their own privacy policy and PCI-DSS compliance standards.

3. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process donations and issue official tax receipts required by IRS regulations
• Fulfill membership benefits and communicate with members
• Respond to inquiries, applications, and partnership requests
• Send Foundation updates and program news (with your consent)
• Comply with legal obligations as a federally recognized nonprofit
• Maintain accurate donor records for annual 990 filings

4. How we share your information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with:

• Stripe, Inc. — to process payments securely
• Resend — to deliver transactional emails including tax receipts
• Vercel — our hosting provider, which processes data to serve this website
• Legal authorities — if required by law or to protect the rights of the Foundation

All third-party service providers are contractually required to protect your information and may only use it to perform services on our behalf.

5. Donor privacy

The Blue Duck Foundation respects the privacy of our donors. We do not publicly disclose individual donor identities or giving amounts without explicit written consent. Donor information is used solely to process contributions, issue tax receipts, and maintain required nonprofit records.

As a 501(c)(3) public charity, we are required to file an annual Form 990 with the IRS. Certain information in the 990 — including aggregate financial data — is publicly available. Individual donor information is not disclosed in the 990.

6. Cookies and tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. We use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our site. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.

7. Data security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. Our site operates over HTTPS. Payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe — your card information never passes through or is stored on our servers. We regularly review our security practices to maintain appropriate safeguards.

8. Your rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information, subject to our legal obligations
• Opt out of non-essential communications at any time
• Request that we stop using your information for marketing purposes

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@theblueduck.org.

9. Children's privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website or services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices? Contact us: