Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Your Privacy: The LCMS Foundation respects your privacy and values your trust. We want you to know how we handle any personal information you share with us. In summary:

• No Selling or Sharing Personal Info: We do not sell, trade, or share our donors,’ clients,’ or partners’ information with any other entity (see information about use of third-party services) without your approval or if required by law. Unless you approve, any information you provide is used only for Foundation purposes – such as processing your gifts, managing your accounts, sending updates you requested, or communicating to you about our mission or services.

• What This Covers: This commitment applies to all information you give to the LCMS Foundation both online and offline. That includes information provided through our website, via forms or surveys, in correspondence, or provided at events, as well as any communication with our staff or representatives (whether electronic, written, or oral). In every case, we protect your privacy.

• Use of Third-Party Services: If we use third-party services, we ensure your information is used only for the necessary purpose (for instance, to process your gifts or manage your accounts, trusts, DAFs or endowments) and is not shared further. Our partners are also required to keep your information confidential.

• Email and Mail Preferences: If at any time you wish to stop receiving email communication from us, you can simply use the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contact us, and we will promptly honor your request.

• Data Security: We protect your information. The Foundation follows data security best practices, maintaining physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to secure your personal data. Sensitive information is handled with extra care and confidentiality. We limit access to personal data to authorized staff and use it only as needed.

We will always be transparent about any personal information we have about you. If you have questions or want to know what information we have on file, you can contact us at any time. We’ll happily review, update, or remove your information as needed. Your trust is paramount to us. Please contact the LCMS Foundation to learn more.