Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 30, 2026
TJ Angels Foundation ("TJ Angels," "we," "us," or "our") is a Delaware nonprofit corporation. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or become a member of our organization.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal information that you voluntarily provide when applying for membership or contacting us:
- Contact Information: First name, last name, email address, and city and state of residence
- Affiliation Information: TJHSST graduation year (if applicable) and relationship to TJHSST
- Payment Information: Payment card number and expiration date, both of which are processed through our third-party payment provider (we do not store payment card numbers or expiration dates)
- Communications: Any information you provide when contacting us via email
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and manage your membership application
- Provide membership benefits, including newsletters and community platform access
- Communicate with you about TJ Angels activities, events, and investment opportunities
- Verify your eligibility for membership
- Process membership fee payments
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Third-Party Service Providers
We share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our organization. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it for the specific services they provide to us:
- Form Processing: Tally for membership applications
- Payment Processing: Payment providers that collect membership fees
- Email Communications: Email providers that send newsletters and member updates
- Community Platform: Platform providers that support member networking and collaboration
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your membership is active and for a reasonable period thereafter to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. If you request deletion of your information, we will honor that request unless retention is required by law.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Cookies and Tracking
Our website does not currently use cookies or similar tracking technologies. If we implement analytics or tracking tools in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy accordingly and provide appropriate notice.
7. Age Requirement
TJ Angels membership is restricted to individuals who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If we learn that we have collected information from someone under 18, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.
8. Your Rights
You may have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address listed in "Contact Us" below.
9. California Residents
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). As a nonprofit organization, TJ Angels may be exempt from certain CCPA requirements. However, we are committed to transparency and will respond to verifiable consumer requests regarding your personal information. California residents may contact us to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify members of material changes via email or by posting a notice on our website. Your continued use of our website or membership after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
TJ Angels Foundation
Email: hello@tjangels.org
Address: 2015 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Suite 222, Redondo Beach, CA 90278