Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 2026

The German Cultural Foundation (“GCF,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, and the choices you may have regarding your information.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Contact us through the website

  • Join or renew a membership

  • Register for an event

  • Subscribe to communications or newsletters

  • Submit an inquiry or other online form

This information may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, membership information, event registration information, and other details you choose to provide.

Membership and Event Registration

Membership applications, renewals, payments, and certain event registrations may be processed through WildApricot, a third-party membership and event-management platform.

When you use WildApricot services, the information you provide is also subject to WildApricot’s privacy practices and terms.

The German Cultural Foundation does not directly store or process payment-card information submitted through WildApricot or other third-party payment providers.

Analytics and Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through analytics tools, cookies, hosting providers, and security services.

This information may include:

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • IP address

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of visits

  • Referring website

  • General website usage and interaction data

The German Cultural Foundation uses website analytics to better understand how visitors use the site, evaluate website performance, and improve content, navigation, and functionality.

Analytics providers may use cookies or similar technologies to collect this information in accordance with their own privacy practices.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, remember preferences, understand website traffic, and improve the visitor experience.

Some embedded or third-party services, including WildApricot and analytics providers, may also place cookies when their content or services are used.

Where available, you may manage cookie preferences through the website’s cookie-consent tools or through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Manage memberships

  • Process event registrations

  • Communicate with members and supporters

  • Provide information about programs, events, and Foundation activities

  • Improve website content and functionality

  • Evaluate website usage and performance

  • Maintain website security

  • Comply with applicable legal or administrative requirements

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Services

Our website may rely on third-party services to provide certain functionality. These may include:

  • Squarespace for website hosting and functionality

  • WildApricot for membership and event management

  • Website analytics services

  • Payment-processing providers

  • Email or newsletter platforms

  • Security and performance services such as Cloudflare

These providers may collect or process information according to their own privacy policies.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of third-party services they use.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to websites operated by other organizations.

The German Cultural Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. Visiting those websites is subject to their respective privacy policies and terms.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information and maintain the security of our website.

However, no method of electronic transmission or online storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

We may retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to manage memberships, events, communications, organizational records, and other legitimate Foundation activities.

Information may also be retained when required for legal, financial, or administrative purposes.

Your Choices

You may contact us to:

  • Update or correct information you have provided

  • Request removal from Foundation email communications

  • Ask questions about how your information is used

  • Request information regarding personal data we maintain about you, when applicable

Email communications may also include an unsubscribe option where required or available.

Children’s Privacy

The German Cultural Foundation website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parent, guardian, school, or organizational involvement.

If you believe personal information relating to a child has been submitted improperly, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, services, technology, or organizational practices.

Updates will be posted on this page along with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how the German Cultural Foundation handles personal information, please contact:

German Cultural Foundation
1123 Auraria Pkwy Ste 100, Denver, CO 80204
303.618.9793
pmaricle@lantzlawgroup.com