Last Updated: October 7, 2026
Stephens College is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors and supporters. This statement outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit or make a contribution through our donor platform at give.stephens.edu, hosted on Givecloud and integrated with DonorPerfect, our donor management database.
When you make a donation or create a donor profile, you may provide personal information such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment details. Stephens College uses this information solely to process your contribution, issue tax receipts, acknowledge your generosity, maintain accurate donor records, and communicate with you about the College and giving opportunities. Stephens College does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties, except as required by law, audit, or legitimate college business operations.
To process donations and maintain donor relationships, we may collect:
We may also collect general, non-identifiable technical information to improve site performance, including IP address, browser type, referring webpage, and visit date, time, and duration. This data is analyzed in aggregate.
Our donor platform is powered by Givecloud and integrated with DonorPerfect for donor record management. Payment transactions are processed through secure, PCI-DSS compliant third-party payment providers depending on the method you choose:
Stephens College does not store full credit card numbers or bank account details on our systems. By making a donation, you acknowledge that your payment information will be transmitted to and processed by these providers in accordance with their respective privacy and security policies.
If you set up a recurring gift, your payment information is securely tokenized and stored by our payment processor to enable scheduled transactions. You may modify, pause, or cancel your recurring gift at any time by logging into your donor account at give.stephens.edu or by contacting the Advancement Office. You will receive a receipt for each successful recurring transaction.
If you share information with us about a planned gift (such as a bequest, charitable trust, beneficiary designation, or estate intention), we treat this information with the highest level of confidentiality. Planned giving information is stored in DonorPerfect and accessed only by authorized Advancement staff. We will not disclose planned giving details publicly without your explicit, written consent.
As a donor, you will receive a tax receipt and/or acknowledgment of your gift. These communications are a standard part of the donation process and are not considered promotional. Receipts and records are retained in accordance with IRS requirements and institutional record-keeping policies.
Stephens College may recognize donors publicly (for example, in donor honor rolls, annual reports, named giving societies, or campaign materials). If you prefer to remain anonymous, please indicate this preference during your donation or contact our Advancement Office directly.
Your Rights Under GDPR (European Union Residents)
If you are a resident of the European Union, European Economic Area, or United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
Our legal basis for processing donor data includes your consent, our legitimate interests in managing donor relationships, and compliance with legal obligations (such as tax reporting). To exercise any of these rights, contact our Advancement Office using the information below.
Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)
If you are a resident of California, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
To exercise your CCPA rights, contact our Advancement Office. We will verify your identity before responding to any request.
If you wish to update your contact information, change your communication preferences, or opt out of future solicitations, please contact the Stephens College Advancement Office directly or use the unsubscribe link in any email communication. While we are required to maintain donation records for legal, tax, and audit purposes, we will honor requests to limit or stop promotional communications.
Stephens College, Givecloud, and DonorPerfect employ reasonable physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards — including SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission, tokenization of payment credentials, and PCI-DSS compliant payment processing — to protect the information you provide. However, no online transmission is ever fully secure, and we encourage donors to exercise discretion when submitting personal information online.
If you prefer not to submit personal or payment information online, you may contribute by phone, mail, or in person. Please contact the Stephens College Advancement Office for assistance with alternative giving methods, including planned giving consultations.
Our donor platform may contain links to external sites, including Stephens College's main website, social media platforms, and payment provider portals. These sites operate independently and may have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies before providing personal information.
Children's PrivacyStephens College does not knowingly accept donations from or collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that such information has been submitted, we will promptly delete it in accordance with applicable laws, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices, platform providers, or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Material changes will be communicated to active donors via email where feasible.
For questions about this privacy policy, your donor information, or to exercise any privacy rights described above, please contact:
Stephens College Advancement Office
1200 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201
573-876-7110
[email protected]
give.stephens.edu