Privacy Policy
The Phil and Martha Bachman Foundation
Effective date: 7/1/26
The Phil and Martha Bachman Foundation ("the Foundation," "we," or "us") places a high priority on protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information is collected through our website, philandmarthabachmantrust.com (the "Site"), and how that information is used.
Information We Collect
Contact form. If you contact us through the Site, we collect the personally identifiable information you provide (such as your name, email address, organization, and the contents of your message). We use this information for the sole purpose of responding to your inquiry.
Grant applications and inquiries. If you submit a grant application or letter of inquiry through the Site, we collect the information you provide about your organization, its leadership, its financials, and its programs. This information is used to review, evaluate, and administer grants and to communicate with applicants and grantees.
Newsletter and email updates. If you sign up to receive email updates from the Trust, you voluntarily provide us with contact information such as your name and email address. You may opt out of these communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email we send.
Donations. If you make a donation through the Site, we collect the information needed to process it, including your name, contact information, and payment details. Payment information is processed through a secure third-party payment processor and is not stored on our servers.
IP Addresses
We use your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server, administer the Site, and gather aggregate statistical information about visitor traffic. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information.
Cookies
The Site uses "cookies" to help provide a better experience. Cookies remember your preferences and let us understand which parts of the Site are most useful to visitors. You can reject or delete cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings; some features of the Site may not function properly if you do.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Respond to inquiries and communicate with you;
Review, evaluate, and administer grant applications;
Process donations and provide acknowledgments and tax receipts;
Send newsletters or updates you have opted into;
Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it;
Comply with applicable legal and reporting obligations.
Sharing of Information
The Trust does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to anyone. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances: with service providers who help us operate the Site or process donations (and who are bound to keep it confidential); when required by law, court order, or to comply with legal reporting obligations; and in aggregate, non-identifying form for statistical or reporting purposes.
Donor Privacy
The Trust respects the privacy of its donors. Donor information is used solely for the purpose of processing donations, providing tax acknowledgments, and, where the donor has opted in, sending updates about the Trust's work. Donors may request at any time that their information be kept confidential or removed from our mailing lists.
Grant Applicant Information
Information submitted through grant applications is used for the purpose of evaluating and administering grants. The Trust may share grantee names, grant amounts, and grant purposes in its public reports, on its website, and in filings required by law (such as IRS Form 990-PF). Sensitive organizational information provided in an application will not be publicly disclosed without the applicant's consent, except as required by law.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
External Links
The Site may contain links to websites operated by third parties. These sites are not under our control, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Your use of any linked site is at your own risk.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Your Choices
You may:
Opt out of receiving emails from the Trust at any time using the unsubscribe link;
Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us;
Ask us to keep your donor information confidential.
Changes to This Policy
We may amend this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
Questions about this privacy policy or the Trust's privacy practices may be directed to:
The Phil and Martha Bachman Foundation
1115 Waterbrooke Lane, Johnson City, TN 37604
stouffer@bachmancars.com
423-782-7051 office
800-535-0169 fax