Privacy, Intellectual Property & Governance Policy
Effective Date: January 2026
Last Updated: January 2026
Website:
www.thewalkerfoundation.org
1. Introduction
The Walker Foundation (“Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to honoring the privacy, intellectual property, partnerships, and mission of our organization. By accessing our website, donating, volunteering, or participating in our programs, you agree to the terms outlined below.
2. Privacy Policy
We may collect personal and non-personal information including:
- Name, email, phone number, and address
- Volunteer or donor information
- Payment information (processed securely by third-party gateways)
- IP address, device data, and usage analytics (via cookies)
Information is used for:
- Charitable program administration
- Donation receipts and tax records
- Volunteer coordination
- Email communications and updates
- Legal and nonprofit reporting
- Website improvement
We do not sell or rent personal information to any third party. Children under the age of 13 require verified parental consent.
3. Data Security
We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards including:
- SSL encryption
- Firewall protection
- Access restrictions
- Secure payment gateways
However, no online system is 100% secure. Users assume inherent risk when transmitting information online.
4. Donor Privacy Commitment
The Walker Foundation respects donor confidentiality. We do not disclose donor information publicly without explicit consent, unless required by law.
5. Intellectual Property & Copyright Notice
All content on this website is the exclusive property of The Walker Foundation, including but not limited to:
- Logos, photos, and video
- Trademarks, seals, and graphics
- Curriculum and lesson plans
- Event models and structures
- Digital materials and copywriting
- Character-based programs
- Educational tools
- Program kits and certificates
All materials are protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
6. Program & Event Protection
The following brands, programs, and initiatives are protected in their entirety:
- Hairitage Day™
- Wiggy Love™
- Hair Talk Academy™
- Healthy Hair™
- Crown Kingz™
- The Walker Kids Foundation™
- Giving Back Program™
- Apprenticeship & Mentorship Programs
- Children’s Confidence Programs
- Community Partnership Programs
This protection applies to all related:
- Slogans and seals
- Kits and curriculum
- Training modules
- Volunteer materials
- Pictures and media
- Printed materials
- Distribution systems
7. No-Copy / No-Replication Clause
No individual or entity may, without written authorization:
- Copy, replicate, or reproduce
- Reverse engineer or digitally adapt
- Rebrand or white-label
- Create derivative works
- Convert to for-profit use
- Use as templates
- Create confusingly similar programs
8. No Recruitment / No Solicitation Clause
No party may recruit, solicit, or interfere with:
- Volunteers or staff
- Interns or mentors
- Contractors or vendors
- Donors or sponsors
- Corporate, educational, or government partners
without written approval from the Foundation.
9. Non-Competition / Non-Imitation Clause
No party may create competing, parallel, or confusingly similar initiatives based on Foundation programs, curriculum, or models for a period of ten (10) years without written approval.
10. Anti-Defamation / Non-Disparagement Clause
Defamation, slander, libel, false allegations, malicious statements, or public misinformation against the Foundation or its partners is prohibited. Violations may result in legal action, damages, and injunctive relief.
11. Partnership & Donor Protection
No party may circumvent the Foundation by directly approaching donors, sponsors, schools, churches, hospitals, or agencies for competing charitable purposes using similar branding or curriculum.
12. International Compliance
We comply with applicable regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and CAN-SPAM. Users may request data access or deletion by contacting us.
13. Changes to Policy
The Foundation reserves the right to update this policy at any time. Changes will be posted with revised effective dates.
14. Contact Information
The Walker Foundation
118 N Conistor Ln STE B Unit 274
Liberty, MO 64068
Phone: (816) 673-1325
Email: info@thewalkerfoundation.org
Website: www.thewalkerfoundation.org
