The Pay It Forward Foundation recognizes the importance of protecting the privacy of personal information about you as a user of this website. This website only collects information about you that you voluntarily provide (for example, when you request additional information or send us your Pay It Forward story or a grant request). Personal information is used only to inform you about new developments and programs within the Foundation, to improve the services we offer, and otherwise to better meet the needs and preferences of those who Pay It Forward.

Personal information is treated confidentially, and we do not share information with any other party. Users should be reminded that any personal information that is voluntarily posted by a user to a public area of this website (for example, a posting to a bulletin board or chat room) can always be collected and used by others. We cannot prevent such uses.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO PARENTS: No personal information provided by a user whom we identify as a minor will be used for marketing and promotional purposes without your consent. We encourage you to ask your children to seek your permission before providing information about themselves or their family over the Internet.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO KIDS: Ask your parent or guardian for permission before you send any personal information over the Internet.