Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 28, 2026
The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (“PDJF,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you interact with us, including through our website, donations, merchandise purchases, events, and communications.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
a. Personal Information You Provide
- Name, mailing address, email address, and phone number
- Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors; PDJF does not store full credit card numbers)
- Donation and purchase history
- Event registrations and communications
b. Automatically Collected Information
- IP address, browser type, device information
- Pages visited, referring URLs, and interaction data
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Process donations, merchandise orders, and event registrations.
- Issue receipts and acknowledgments for donations.
- Communicate about programs, impact, fundraising, and updates.
- Improve our website, services, and outreach.
- Comply with legal, accounting, and reporting obligations.
3. Donations and Merchandise Purchases
- Donations to PDJF may be tax-deductible as allowed by law.
- Merchandise purchases are generally not tax-deductible, except for any disclosed amount exceeding fair market value.
- Transaction data is used solely for processing and recordkeeping purposes.
4. Sharing of Information
PDJF does not sell, rent, or trade personal information. We may share information only with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, shipping vendors) who assist us in operations.
- Government or regulatory authorities when required by law.
- Professional advisors (e.g., legal, accounting) under confidentiality obligations
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings; however, some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, and maintain accurate records.
8. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may:
- Opt out of receiving marketing or fundraising emails at any time.
- Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.
- Update communication preferences by contacting us.
9. Children’s Privacy
PDJF does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website or communications may contain links to third-party websites. PDJF is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective version will be posted with the updated date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact:
Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund
PO Box 910864
Lexington, KY 40591
Email: info@pdjf.org
By interacting with PDJF, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy.