Privacy Policy

(Updated August 2026)

The George Pocock Rowing Foundation (collectively, "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our participants, their families, and visitors to our websites, including this website (the "Site"). 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal information collected on or through the Site and other websites we operate. This policy does not apply to websites operated by our partners or other third parties, even if linked to our Site.  We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites. 

Information We Collect
We collect several types of information, including contact and demographic information, age, gender, race/ethnicity, location, language preferences, email address, phone number, and postal address.  We also may collect information about health conditions that may be necessary for us to ensure your safe participation in programming. 

Information You Provide Directly 
We collect the personal information you voluntarily provide to us, such as when you register for a George Pocock Rowing Foundation program (“Pocock Youth Rowing”, “Camp Lucy,” “ERG ED” or “Regional Financial Aid Scholarship Support”), sign up for our newsletter, register for an event, respond to a volunteer solicitation, make a donation, or contact us. This information may include your name, contact information (email, phone number, address), date of birth, emergency contact information, medical information (if necessary for program participation), payment information, and other information relevant to the program, event, or activity you are participating in. 

Information Collected Automatically 
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with the Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, and timestamps. We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect this information. 

Information from Third Parties 
We may receive information about you from third parties, such as program partners or service providers. If so, we will handle that information in accordance with this privacy policy. 

How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Program Administration: To register you for programs, manage your participation, communicate with you about program details, and ensure your safety.

  • Communication: To send you newsletters, updates, marketing materials (with your consent, where required), and other information about our programs and activities. You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time. 

  • Donations: To process your donations and provide you with donation receipts.

  • Website Improvement:  To analyze website usage, identify trends, and improve the functionality and user experience of our Site. 

  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations. 

  • Other Purposes: We may use your information for other purposes with your consent. 

How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with the following categories of third parties: 

  • Service Providers:  We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with program administration, athletic performance partners or vendors, website hosting, email marketing, payment processing, and other services. We require these service providers to protect your information and only use it for the purposes we specify. 

  • Program Partners: We may share your information with program partners involved in delivering specific programs or activities.

  • Legal Authorities:  We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process, or if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others. 

  • College recruiting services or academic institutions:  We do not share your information with these organizations or individuals representing them.  

  • Other Parties:  We may share your information with other parties with your consent.

  • No mobile opt-in or text message consent will be shared with third parties or affiliates. 

Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. 

Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access:  You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correction:  You have the right to correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.

  • Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions. 

  • Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as marketing. 

  • Data Portability:  You may have the right to receive your personal information in a portable format. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information below. 

Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If you become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately.

Security
We maintain reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage method is 100% secure. 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies on this website for the sole purpose of effective navigation through this site, not for tracking browsing history. You can manage your cookie preferences by visiting our Cookie Settings page. By clicking 'Reject All,' you can choose to opt out of non-essential cookies. Please note that some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. You can also manage your cookie settings through your browser preferences.

SMS Communications
If you choose to opt in to receive SMS text messages from the George Pocock Rowing Foundation, we will use your mobile phone number only to communicate with you regarding our programs, events, volunteer opportunities, fundraising campaigns, and other Foundation-related communications.
Mobile opt-in data, SMS consent, and phone numbers collected for SMS communications will not be shared, sold, rented, or disclosed to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. We may share this information only with service providers who assist us in delivering SMS communications on our behalf and who are contractually obligated to protect your information.
You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any SMS message. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at info@pocockfoundation.org or (206) 659-4185.

Google Analytics 
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This information is used to improve our Site. Google's privacy policy applies to Google Analytics data. 
If you want to opt out of Google Analytics, download and install the add-on for your web browser. The Google Analytics opt-out add-on is designed to be compatible with Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. In order to function, the opt-out add-on must be able to load and execute properly on your browser. Learn more about the opt-out and how to properly install the browser add-on here.

Links to Other Websites 
Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this Site. 

Contact Us 
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: info@pocockfoundation.org 
3320 Fuhrman Ave E,
Seattle, WA 98102 
(206) 659-4185