Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 06/23/2026

The Braydin Lewis Memorial Fund (“Foundation,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding any personal information you provide through our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information obtained through our website, donation platform, event registrations, scholarship applications, nomination forms, volunteer forms, contact forms, and other interactions with our organization.

By accessing or using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

 

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our website, including but not limited to:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Donation information
  • Event registration information
  • Sponsorship information
  • Scholarship application information
  • Nomination form submissions
  • Volunteer information
  • Photographs and images submitted to the Foundation
  • Stories, testimonials, and written submissions
  • Any other information you choose to provide

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of visits
  • Website usage information

 

How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Process donations and sponsorship contributions
  • Manage event registrations
  • Evaluate scholarship and award nominations
  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Communicate about Foundation activities and programs
  • Send newsletters, updates, and announcements
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Maintain records and organizational operations
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Promote Foundation programs and initiatives

 

 

Scholarship and Nomination Information

Information submitted through scholarship applications, recipient nominations, or related programs may be reviewed by Foundation representatives and selection committees.

By submitting a nomination or application, you acknowledge that the information provided may be used for evaluation, verification, and recipient selection purposes.

Selected recipients may be featured on the Foundation’s website, social media channels, promotional materials, newsletters, fundraising campaigns, or other communications. Information published may include:

  • Name
  • Photograph
  • Team affiliation
  • Community information
  • Biography
  • Personal story
  • Award information

Appropriate permissions may be requested where applicable.

 

Pass The Puck Submissions

Participants who submit photographs, videos, stories, comments, or other content through the Pass The Puck initiative grant The Braydin Lewis Memorial Fund permission to display, publish, reproduce, and share submitted content for educational, promotional, fundraising, and community engagement purposes.

The Foundation reserves the right to edit, modify, remove, or decline submitted content at its discretion.

 

Donations and Payment Processing

The Foundation may use third-party payment processors to securely process donations and sponsorship payments.

We do not store or maintain complete credit card information on our servers.

All payment information is processed directly through secure third-party payment providers and is subject to their privacy and security practices.

 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website performance
  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Monitor visitor engagement
  • Support marketing and outreach efforts

Users may adjust browser settings to refuse cookies; however, certain website features may not function properly.

 

Analytics

We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics or similar platforms to understand visitor behavior and improve website performance.

These services may collect information regarding website usage, including pages viewed, time spent on the site, and navigation behavior.

Analytics data is generally aggregated and does not personally identify individual users.

 

Email Communications

If you subscribe to newsletters, updates, event notifications, or other communications, we may send emails regarding:

  • Foundation news
  • Upcoming events
  • Fundraising campaigns
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Scholarship announcements
  • Program updates

Recipients may opt out of marketing communications at any time by following unsubscribe instructions included in our emails.

 

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

We may share information with:

  • Service providers assisting Foundation operations
  • Payment processors
  • Event management platforms
  • Website hosting providers
  • Professional advisors
  • Government authorities when legally required

Information is shared only when necessary to support Foundation activities or comply with applicable laws.

 

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

 

Children’s Privacy

The Foundation recognizes that some scholarship applicants, recipients, and participants may be minors.

Personal information relating to minors may be collected with appropriate parental, guardian, coach, or organizational involvement where required.

Parents or guardians who have questions regarding information relating to a minor may contact the Foundation directly.

 

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, sponsors, partners, social media platforms, or third-party services.

The Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites.

Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

 

Retention of Information

We may retain information submitted through our website for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Fulfill organizational purposes
  • Maintain donor records
  • Administer scholarships and programs
  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations
  • Preserve Foundation history and records

 

Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, individuals may have rights regarding their personal information, including:

  • Access to personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion requests
  • Withdrawal of consent where applicable
  • Requests regarding communications preferences

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

The Foundation reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

Changes will be posted on this page along with an updated effective date.

Continued use of the website following changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

 

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

The Braydin Lewis Memorial Fund

Email: info@playlikebray.com

Phone: 260) 409-2449

Mailing Address:   875 Lane 275 Jimmerson Lake, Angola, IN 46703

By using this website, submitting forms, making donations, registering for events, participating in Foundation programs, or otherwise interacting with The Braydin Lewis Memorial Fund, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.