This Privacy Statement governs the manner in which Andres Bello Catholic University Foundation Inc. collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the ABCUFoundation.org site (“Site”). This privacy statement applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Andres Bello Catholic University Foundation.

Personal identification information

Andres Bello Catholic University Foundation Inc. collects and stores contact information (such as name, telephone, address, and D.O.B.) provided by visitors to the Web site in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, subscribe to a newsletter, respond to a survey, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.

Andres Bello Catholic University Foundation Inc. will not store any sensitive information (such as credit card information) submitted via this Web site. Any donation submitted through this Web site is handled by Elavon, as Elavon is the processor of credit card transactions for the site. If you make a donation on this Web site, the related credit card information and credit card transactions are stored by Elavon in a secure environment. Elavon is Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) certified.

Non-personal identification information

Andres Bello Catholic University Foundation may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service provider’s utilized and other similar information.

Web browser cookies

Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. A User’s Web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their Web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert them when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.

How we use collected information

Andres Bello Catholic University Foundation Inc., may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide services to the Andres Bello Catholic University community, to serve Universidad Catolica Andres Bello and Andres Bello Catholic University Foundation Inc needs
  • To improve constituent service: 
information you provide helps us respond to your constituent service requests and support needs more efficiently.
  • To personalize user experience
    We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.
  • To improve our Site
  • We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services.
  • To run a promotion, contest, survey or other Site feature
  • To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them.
  • To send periodic emails
  • We may use the email address to respond to inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If a User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email.

How we protect your information

Personal data transmissions are encrypted and all of the user’s personal information is protected. We use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), the industry standard, for encrypting all personal information, including name, address and credit card numbers.

Sharing your personal information

We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our related entities, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. We may use third party service providers to help us accomplish our institutional purposes and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.

Third party websites

Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that links to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and constituent service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website’s own terms and policies.

Changes to this privacy statement

Andres Bello Catholic University Foundation Inc has the discretion to update this privacy statement at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy statement periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your acceptance of these terms & conditions

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, U.S.A. You hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts in Miami-Dade County, Miami, Florida, U.S.A. in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of the Website. Use of this Website is unauthorized in any jurisdiction that does not give effect to all provisions of these terms and conditions, including without limitation this paragraph. No joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and Andres Bello Catholic University Foundation Inc as a result of your use of this Website.

These terms and conditions are subject to existing laws and legal process, and nothing contained herein is in derogation of Andres Bello Catholic University Foundation Inc. obligation to comply with government, court, and law enforcement requests or requirements relating to your use of the Website or information provided to or gathered with respect to such use.

If any terms or conditions herein are determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law including, but not limited to, the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid enforceable provision that most clearly matches the intent of the original provision and the remainder of the terms and conditions set forth herein.

This document sets forth the terms and conditions between the user and Andres Bello Catholic University Foundation Inc. with respect to this Website and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral or written with respect to the Website.

A printed version of this document and any notice given in electronic form shall be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to this document to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form.

Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this statement and terms of service. If you do not agree to this, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this statement will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.