Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Schools for Haiti, Inc. ("Schools for Haiti," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you visit schoolsforhaiti.com, make a donation, sponsor a student, subscribe to communications, complete a form, or otherwise interact with us.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect information such as:
- Your name, email address, telephone number, and mailing address.
- Information you provide through contact, volunteer, newsletter, sponsorship, and other website forms.
- Donation information, including donation amount, frequency, transaction details, and related donor information.
- Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring websites, and interactions with our website.
- Cookie and similar technology information used for website functionality, analytics, security, and advertising measurement.
Donations and Payment Information
When you make an online donation, payment information may be collected and processed by third-party payment processors such as Stripe or other donation service providers used by Schools for Haiti. These providers process payment information according to their own privacy and security practices.
Schools for Haiti does not intentionally store complete credit or debit card numbers on its website. We may retain transaction information such as your name, contact information, donation amount, transaction identifier, and donation history for accounting, donor relations, tax reporting, and administrative purposes.
How We Use Your Information
We may use information we collect to:
- Process donations and recurring sponsorships.
- Provide donation acknowledgments, receipts, and administrative communications.
- Respond to questions, requests, and contact form submissions.
- Manage volunteers, supporters, sponsors, and newsletter subscriptions.
- Communicate information about our mission, programs, fundraising efforts, and events.
- Operate, secure, maintain, and improve our website.
- Measure website traffic, advertising performance, and user engagement.
- Prevent spam, fraud, abuse, and unauthorized activity.
- Comply with applicable legal, accounting, and regulatory obligations.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to provide website functionality, remember preferences, analyze website traffic, prevent spam, and measure the effectiveness of our outreach and advertising.
We may use services provided by companies such as Google and other technology providers for analytics, advertising measurement, security, and website functionality.
You can review and manage applicable cookie preferences through the cookie consent options presented on our website. Please see our Cookie Policy for additional information about the cookies and technologies used on this site.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, make a donation, submit a form, or otherwise provide your email address, we may use it to communicate with you regarding your request, donation, sponsorship, or our charitable activities.
Marketing and newsletter communications may include an unsubscribe option. Transactional or administrative messages related to donations or requests may still be sent when necessary.
How We Share Information
Schools for Haiti does not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers that assist us in operating our website and charitable activities, including:
- Payment and donation processors.
- Email and newsletter service providers.
- Website hosting, security, spam-prevention, and technical service providers.
- Analytics and advertising measurement providers.
- Professional advisers, accountants, or other parties when reasonably necessary for our operations.
- Government agencies or other parties when disclosure is required by law or necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, maintain donor and financial records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and protect the legitimate interests of Schools for Haiti.
Your Privacy Choices
Depending on where you live, applicable privacy laws may provide rights regarding your personal information. These may include the ability to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information.
You may contact us using the information below to make a privacy-related request. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
Children's Privacy
Schools for Haiti's charitable mission focuses heavily on children, but this website is intended for donors, supporters, volunteers, parents, and other general audiences. We do not knowingly use this website to collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate authorization.
If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information to us through this website, please contact us so we can review and, when appropriate, remove that information.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Schools for Haiti is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, services, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the effective date shown at the top of this page.
Contact Schools for Haiti
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact us:
C/O Gil Bailie
PO Box 273848
Tampa, FL 33688
Email: gil@schoolsforhaiti.com
Phone: 813-220-3433
William (Bill) Mansfield is the President and Owner of On Track Technology Solutions, LLC, with more than 30 years of experience in the technology industry. He built his first company, On Track Communications, Inc., from the ground up—growing it from zero clients to more than 7,000 commercial customers and annual billings exceeding $30 million before successfully selling to AppDirect in 2020. Today, through On Track Technology Solutions, Bill leads global initiatives in the sustainability sector, helping commercial and industrial clients improve water and energy efficiency. A longtime supporter of charitable causes, Bill has served on numerous nonprofit boards and views volunteering as a way to share his many blessings with others.
Byron Howell is both a lawyer and a minister, bringing over a decade of dedicated service to Schools for Haiti. In his legal practice, Byron represents major real estate firms in complex acquisitions, applying a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach—a skill set he also brings to his ministry and nonprofit work. He and his wife, Shannon, have traveled to Haiti numerous times, visiting our schools and connecting with the communities we serve. Byron’s blend of education, professional expertise, and deep heart for ministry continues to advance Schools for Haiti’s mission in meaningful ways.
Douglas Fearing and his wife Lois reside in Portage, Wisconsin. Douglas is the CEO of Fearing’s Audio Video Security, a company he and Lois founded in 1997 and which is based in Madison, Wisconsin, with an additional office in Milwaukee. Douglas has been an integral part of Schools for Haiti, serving on its Board of Directors since 2015. As a dedicated family man, he takes pride in being a father to two wonderful daughters and cherishes his roles as a grandfather and great-grandfather. Douglas is also a published author, esteemed community and church leader, and passionate youth mentor. He is the visionary behind a mentoring non-profit organization, serving as its founding and current President. Notably, Douglas has held the esteemed position of State President within the Wisconsin Jaycees, now recognized as Junior Chamber International (JCI).
Frank Hunt is the President of F. Hunt Enterprises, LLC, a South Carolina-based distributor for Hunt Brothers Pizza. With a strong background in distribution, Frank has been at the helm of F. Hunt Enterprises since founding the company in 1999.
Dr. Rick Barker is a seasoned leader in the faith-based and nonprofit sector with more than two decades of experience in pastoral ministry, church leadership, community development, and international missions. His missions work includes Haiti, Ukraine, Honduras, the Appalachian Mountains and El Salvador. He is recognized for his ability to strengthen and grow mission-driven organizations by aligning vision, people, and resources to achieve sustainable impact.
Mark Graham has been involved with non-profit organizations to raise money and participate as a Board Member of 501(C)(3) organizations since 1972. As a board member of organizations, I have led teams to rebuild a football stadium, build new college library, raise money for children with Cerebral Palsy, support teachers for children with weak education, Board member of Company for security for churches, and mental health services.
Matt White obtained a BS in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Central Florida in December 1991. As a young engineer Matt worked in that field for the next several years with companies like Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney as a mechanical design engineer.
Dr. Sanjie Jackson is a passionate and community-driven dentist who leads with warmth, excellence, and heart. Born in Dominica and raised in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Florida, she brings a rich cultural perspective to her work. A graduate of the University of Florida College of Dentistry, she combines advanced dental care with a deep commitment to service. both locally and globally, through mission work in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Swaziland, and Tampa Bay. Dr. Jackson currently serves as Vice President of the West Coast Central District Dental Association and President of the Upper Pinellas County Dental Association. Her dedication to helping others aligns with her mission to make a lasting impact through both dentistry and charitable work.
Dr. Heather Schock is an Assistant Professor at The University of Tampa, where she has cultivated a reputation for thoughtful leadership and excellence in teaching and research. With a strong academic foundation and a desire to empower future educators, Dr. Schock has contributed significantly to the university’s School of Education, driving the success of its students and the broader academic community.