Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2, 2026
The Maryland Center (“The Maryland Center,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. The Maryland Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and an affiliated foundation of the University System of Maryland.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including when you make a donation, contact us, or sign up for updates. This may include:
- Contact information such as your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
- Donation details such as gift amount, frequency, and acknowledgment preferences.
- Communications you send to us.
We also collect limited technical information automatically, such as your browser type, device information, and pages visited, through cookies and similar technologies to help us improve our website.
2. Payment Information
Donations are processed securely by our third-party payment processor, Stripe. The Maryland Center does not collect or store your full payment card number. Card and bank details are transmitted directly to Stripe and handled under Stripe’s own privacy and security practices. We encourage you to review Stripe’s privacy policy at stripe.com.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To process donations and issue tax receipts and acknowledgments.
- To communicate with you about our programs, impact, and events.
- To respond to your questions and requests.
- To comply with legal and financial reporting obligations.
- To improve our website and donor experience.
4. How We Share Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers (such as payment processors and email platforms) who act on our behalf, and only as needed to deliver our services. We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and property of The Maryland Center and others.
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.
6. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Choices and Rights
- You may opt out of our communications at any time using the unsubscribe link or by contacting us.
- You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable law and our recordkeeping obligations.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our donation services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate consent.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, please contact us:
The Maryland Center
5825 University Research Court, Suite 2000, College Park, MD 20737-0019
Phone: (240) 539-2347
Web: themarylandcenter.org/contact
