Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 14, 2025
Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how Granite Classical Tutorials (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects donor information through our Solafund-powered donation site. It also outlines your rights and choices regarding your data.
Who We Are
- Service Providers: Solafund (by Paired Inc.) provides the donation platform, and Stripe processes payments securely on our behalf.
Information We Collect
- Donor Information: name, email address, billing address, country, and optional phone number.
- Donation Details: amount, currency, donation frequency, “cover fees” selection, and date of donation.
- Payment Data: handled by Stripe; we never store or access your full card number.
- Technical Data: IP address, device type, and usage statistics to ensure security and improve performance.
How We Use Information
- Process donations and issue tax receipts.
- Maintain donor records for accounting and compliance.
- Send donation confirmations and thank-you messages.
- Communicate updates and opportunities (if you opt in).
- Ensure security, prevent fraud, and comply with laws.
Legal Basis (if applicable under GDPR)
- Contractual necessity: to process your donation and send receipts.
- Legal obligation: to maintain accurate tax and accounting records.
- Legitimate interest: to improve donor experience and site performance.
- Consent: for optional marketing communications, which you can withdraw at any time.
How We Share Information
- Stripe: to process payments securely through Stripe Checkout.
- Solafund / Paired Inc: to operate and maintain the donation form.
- Operational Vendors: such as hosting, analytics, and email systems (e.g., FluentCRM).
- Legal Authorities: if required by law or necessary to protect rights or security.
- We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.
Cookies & Tracking
We use essential cookies for functionality and analytics. You may adjust browser settings to control or block cookies; however, doing so may limit site performance.
Data Retention
We retain donor and transaction records as long as necessary for donation processing, tax, and legal compliance—typically at least seven years.
Security
We use secure servers, SSL encryption, and Stripe’s PCI-DSS compliant platform. No payment details are stored on our servers.
Your Rights
- Request access to or correction of your data.
- Request deletion (subject to legal recordkeeping obligations).
- Withdraw marketing consent at any time.
- Request a portable copy of your personal data.
To make a request, email us at support@solafund.io. If you are in the EEA/UK, you may also contact your local data authority.
Children’s Privacy
Our donation platform is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
International Transfers
Your information may be processed in the United States or other countries. We use appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, for international data transfers.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices—please review their policies before submitting personal data.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always appear on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
Contact Us
For privacy questions or data requests, contact:
Granite Classical Tutorials
10001 MD-108
Columbia, MD 21044
AND also contact support@solafund.io (as, being the operators of the platform, Solafund/Paired Inc. will probably have better knowledge of the details of such questions).
Key Service Providers
- Stripe, Inc. — Payment Processing
- Solafund by Paired Inc — Donation Platform
- FluentCRM — Email and Donor Management
- WordPress / Paired Inc. — Website Infrastructure