Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 30, 2025

The Community Impact Fund of the Virgin Islands (CIFVI) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or submit an application for funding or technical assistance.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and business information that you voluntarily provide through our online forms, including:

• Name, business name, and contact information (email, phone, address)
• Financial and business documentation (e.g., tax returns, licenses)
• Details about your funding request and business operations

We may also collect limited technical data (such as IP address and browser type) to help us understand how our website is used and improve user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

• Review and process applications for CIFVI programs and funds
• Communicate with you about your application and related opportunities
• Comply with legal, financial, and reporting obligations
• Improve our programs and website functionality

CIFVI does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Data Storage and Security

We use secure servers, encrypted forms, and reputable third-party payment processors (such as Stripe or GiveLively) to protect your information. Access to your data is limited to authorized CIFVI staff and partners directly involved in reviewing or administering our programs.

4. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other organizations or services. CIFVI is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted here with a new "Effective Date."