Privacy policy.

Effective Date: 10/1/2025

The Athena Foundation (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy applies to information collected via our website www.theathenatribe.org (the “Website”) and any other means by which you provide your personal information to us (including donations, event registrations, volunteer sign-ups). By accessing or using the Website or submitting your information to us, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • make a donation or purchase merchandise;

  • register for an event or retreat;

  • sign up for newsletters or updates;

  • complete a volunteer form;

  • submit inquiries or contact us via email or form.
    Such personal information may include your name, mailing address, email address, telephone number, payment/donation history, veteran/military status, and other information you choose to provide.

We may also collect certain technical or usage information automatically when you use the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referral/exit pages, and cookies or similar tracking technologies, for purposes of analytics and improving user experience.

2. How We Use Information

We use your personal information to:

  • process and acknowledge your donations, purchases, event registrations, or volunteer applications;

  • provide you with information, updates, or services you request;

  • improve our Website, features and user experience;

  • communicate with you about our programs, events, opportunities, or fundraising (if you have opted in);

  • comply with legal, tax, or regulatory requirements.

3. Disclosure of Information

We will not sell, rent, trade or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent. We may disclose your information only for the purposes below:

  • to service providers or contractors who assist us (for example, donation processors, event registration, mailing, website hosting) and who are required to protect your information;

  • to comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request; to protect our rights, safety or property; or in emergencies;

  • in connection with a merger, acquisition or sale of assets, where the transferee shall assume the rights and obligations described in this policy.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies, web beacons, or other tracking technologies on the Website to collect usage information, improve the Website, recognize you when you visit, and personalize content. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that some features of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, or for other legitimate business purposes. Once no longer required, we will delete or anonymize your data.

6. Security

We implement administrative, technical and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, use, alteration or disclosure. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed entirely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

7. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request to:

  • access, correct or update your personal information;

  • delete or restrict our use of your personal information;

  • opt out of marketing communications (you may unsubscribe at any time).
    If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us (see “Contact Us” below). We may require verification of identity before processing requests.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed to children under 13 years old, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us and we will delete the information.

9. International Users

If you are visiting the Website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored or processed in the United States or other jurisdictions. By providing your information, you consent to such transfer, storage and processing.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. When changes are made, we will update the “Effective Date” above and post the revised policy on our Website. Your continued use of the Website following posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns or would like to exercise your rights under this policy, please contact us at:


The Athena Foundation
Email: karen@theathenatribe.org
Address: PO Box 2563 605 4th Street Idaho Falls, ID 83403

Charitable Organization Note:
The Athena Foundation is a nonprofit organization accepting donations under every.org. Contributions to the Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. See details on every.org.
Thank you for your trust and support.