Last Updated: November 19, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Alicia Mae Foundation website ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and respect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our memorial website at aliciamae.org.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide:

• Contact information (name, email address) when you reach out to us
• Passwords for accessing protected family galleries
• Any messages or content you submit through our contact forms

Automatically Collected Information:

• Browser type and version
• Device information
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Session information for authenticated areas

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Maintain and operate the memorial website
• Protect family-only content through password authentication
• Respond to your inquiries and communications
• Improve our website and user experience
• Send updates about the Alicia Mae Foundation (only if you opt-in)
• Ensure the security and integrity of our website

4. Information Sharing

We deeply respect the privacy of Alicia Mae's memory and our family. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With your consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information
• Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or legal process
• Service providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our website (e.g., hosting providers), under strict confidentiality agreements
• Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Foundation, our family, or others

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain session information (such as password authentication for family galleries) and to improve your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to access certain features of our website.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Family Gallery Access

Certain sections of our website, including photo and video galleries, are password-protected and intended for family members and close loved ones only. Access credentials should not be shared publicly. We reserve the right to revoke access if we believe it has been compromised or misused.

8. Children's Privacy

This website is a memorial site and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Object to or restrict certain processing of your information
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Alicia Mae Foundation
Email: [email protected]
Website: aliciamae.org

This memorial website is maintained with love and care in honor of Alicia Mae. We are committed to protecting both your privacy and the precious memories we share here.