Who we are

Our website address is: https://equity-creative.com

Matthias Academy Corporation (“Matthias”) emphasizes safeguarding donor privacy and
fostering community trust. In pursuit of this commitment to transparency, Matthias has created
the Donor Privacy and Confidentiality Policy. This policy comprehensively outlines the
procedures and protocols governing donor-related information, utilization, and preservation.

How Matthias Protects Donor Information

Matthias is committed to the non-disclosure of personal information to third parties. It refrains
from engaging in the sale, rental, lease, or exchange of such information with external entities.
This site is fully encrypted and any information you provide (including payment information,
and credit card details) is protected during submission. Your data is accessible only to us behind
a secure log in system and is never provided to any outside persons, entities or services not
clearly defined in this privacy policy.
While we have undertaken reasonable precautions to shield personal information from
inadvertent disclosures, absolute immunity from losses cannot be guaranteed. In the event of
security breaches or violations of applicable laws, Matthias will adhere to all requisite
notification obligations. However, Matthias cannot assume liability for any consequential
damages.

Publication of Donor Names

As part of recognizing and appreciating our donors, Matthias may include donor names in
financial reports and marketing materials unless donors request otherwise. The exact amount of a
donor’s gift will only be published with the donor’s permission.
Memorial/Tribute Gifts
Information related to donations made in honor, tribute, or memory of another individual may be
shared with the specified honoree, next of kin, immediate family member, or estate executor,
unless the donor specifies otherwise. Gift amounts are not disclosed without the donor’s consent.
Anonymous Gifts
Matthias honors the donor’s request for anonymity when requesting that a gift or fund be treated
as such.

Types Of Information Collected

Matthias collects and maintains the following types of donor information when it is voluntarily
provided:
 Contact details, such as name, organization/company affiliation, title, addresses, phone
numbers, and email addresses
 Donation information, including donation amounts, dates, methods, and associated
benefits
 Payment information, encompassing credit or debit card numbers (to the extent needed
for processing), expiration dates, security codes, billing addresses, and other details
required for payment authorization

How Matthias Uses This Information
Matthias complies with all federal and state laws on using donor-related information. Matthias
uses information obtained from donors and prospective donors encompassing, but not limited to:
 Maintaining records of donations
 Responding to donor inquiries
 To comply with the law or with any legal process served on Matthias
 IRS purposes
 Analyzing overall giving patterns to make more accurate budget projections
 Issuing donation acknowledgments
 Organizing and promoting fundraising events
 Informing donors of relevant programs and services through newsletters, notices, and
direct mail pieces
 Analyzing our website usage
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our site.
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