Privacy Policy

The Nadia Valsecchi Foundation · Last updated October 6, 2026

Who we are

The Nadia Valsecchi Foundation ("the Foundation," "we," "us") is a nonprofit organization incorporated in Delaware and recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3). We fund pancreatic cancer research and connect researchers in the United States and Italy.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit www.valsecchifoundation.org (the "Site"), make a donation, or contact us, and how we use and protect it. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

Contact: The Nadia Valsecchi Foundation, info@valsecchifoundation.org, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Information we collect

We collect only the information needed to process donations, answer your messages, and understand how the Site is used.

Donations. When you donate, we receive your name, email address, billing address, donation amount and date, and, if you choose, a dedication (for example, "in memory of") and a message. Payments are processed by Donorbox and its payment partners (such as Stripe and PayPal). We never see or store your full credit card or bank account number.

Contact form. When you write to us through the Site, we receive your name, email address, and whatever you include in your message.

Analytics and cookies. When you browse the Site, we and our service providers automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and the referring website. This is collected through cookies and similar technologies (see "Cookies" below).

We do not knowingly collect sensitive information, such as health information, through the Site. Please do not send us personal medical details through the contact form.

How we use your information

We use your information to:

  • Process donations and send tax receipts and acknowledgments

  • Keep accurate financial records, as required by law and for our annual IRS reporting

  • Reply to your questions and messages

  • Thank donors and, where you have not opted out, share occasional updates about the research we fund

  • Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it

  • Protect the Site and our donors against fraud and misuse

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information, and we do not share donor lists with other organizations.

How we share information

We share personal information only with service providers that help us run the Site and the Foundation, and only as needed for them to do that work.

  • Donorbox: Donation forms and donor records (donorbox.org/privacy)

  • Stripe / PayPal: Payment processing (stripe.com/privacy · paypal.com/privacy)

  • Squarespace: Website hosting, contact form, built-in analytics (squarespace.com/privacy)

  • Google Workspace: Email (policies.google.com/privacy)

  • Google Analytics: Website analytics (policies.google.com/privacy)

We may also disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or to protect the rights and safety of the Foundation, our donors, or others. Some donor information may be reported to the IRS or state charity regulators when the law requires it.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. The Site uses:

  • Essential cookies, which make the Site and donation forms work

  • Analytics cookies, which tell us which pages are visited and how people find the Site

We do not use advertising or retargeting cookies. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings; the Site will still work, though some features may not. Where required by law, we ask for your consent before setting non-essential cookies.

How long we keep information

We keep donation records for at least seven years to meet tax and accounting requirements. We keep contact-form messages only as long as needed to respond and follow up. Analytics data is kept according to our providers' standard retention settings.

How we protect information

The Site uses encrypted (HTTPS) connections, and payments are handled by PCI-compliant processors. Access to donor information is limited to the people who need it to do their work. No system is completely secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your information.

Your choices and rights

You may ask us at any time to:

  • See the personal information we hold about you

  • Correct or update it

  • Delete it, except where we must keep it for legal or tax reasons

  • Stop sending you updates or thank-you communications

To make a request, email info@valsecchifoundation.org. We will respond within 30 days. Depending on where you live, state law may give you additional rights, and we will honor them as required.

Visitors from the European Union and United Kingdom

If you are in the EU or UK, we process your information on these legal bases: to complete a donation you requested (contract), to meet legal obligations such as tax record-keeping, our legitimate interest in running and improving the Site, and your consent for non-essential cookies. You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing of your data, to data portability, and to complain to your local data protection authority. Your information is stored and processed in the United States.

Children

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

Links to other websites

The Site may link to other websites, including those of our research partners. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, so please review their policies.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top shows when it was last updated. Significant changes will be noted on the Site.

Contact us

Questions about this policy or your information:

The Nadia Valsecchi Foundation: info@valsecchifoundation.org