PatronView

Last Updated: January 5, 2026

Privacy Policy & Data Information

This Privacy Policy explains how Patron View ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information in connection with our website at patronview.com (the "Site"). By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Contact us via email for corrections, removal requests, or general inquiries
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Submit feedback or questions through our Site

Information Collected Automatically

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics service. Plausible:

  • Does not use cookies — No tracking cookies are placed on your device
  • Does not collect personal data — No personally identifiable information is gathered
  • Is GDPR, CCPA, and PECR compliant — Designed for privacy from the ground up
  • No cross-site tracking — Your browsing activity is not tracked across websites

We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other tracking technologies that collect personal information.

Where Our Philanthropic Data Comes From

Patron View compiles publicly available philanthropic information from the following sources:

  • IRS Form 990 filings — Federal tax documents that nonprofits must file annually, containing information about grants, contributions, and organizational finances. These are public records.
  • Annual reports from cultural institutions — Many museums, libraries, and cultural organizations publish annual reports listing their donors and supporters.
  • Official donor lists — Recognition publications, donor walls, and membership acknowledgments from institutions.
  • Staff directories and board listings — Publicly available organizational information from institution websites.
  • Press releases and announcements — Official communications from institutions about major gifts and partnerships.

Data Accuracy & Verification

We take data accuracy seriously and use a multi-step verification process:

  1. Source document collection — We gather annual reports, 990 filings, and other primary sources
  2. Data extraction — Information is extracted using automated tools combined with manual review
  3. Cross-referencing — When possible, we verify information against multiple sources
  4. Quality assurance — Our team reviews extracted data for accuracy and consistency

Commitment to Data Integrity: We use optical character recognition (OCR) to process thousands of pages of documents, combined with machine learning algorithms and hundreds of hours of human review. Every batch of records undergoes manual human verification to ensure accuracy in donor names, contribution levels, and institutional affiliations. As of September 2025, we estimate a 98% accuracy level across the database.

Important: While we verify data against IRS 990 filings, Patron View cannot guarantee the completeness of historical records. We strive to have a comprehensive, accurate listing and we continue to add new data sources. But there are many that we do not yet have access to.

How We Use Information

We use information for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain our Site
  • To respond to your inquiries and requests
  • To process data removal or correction requests
  • To send newsletter updates (only if you subscribe)
  • To analyze Site usage and improve our services (via privacy-focused analytics)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Your Data Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data on Patron View:

  • 📋
    Right to Access

    Request a copy of data we hold about you

  • 🗑️
    Right to Erasure (Deletion)

    Request deletion of your personal data from our database

  • ✏️
    Right to Rectification (Correction)

    Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

  • 🚫
    Right to Object

    Object to processing of your data in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Request Data Removal

You have the right to request removal of your information from Patron View.

How to Request Removal

Use our removal request form to submit your request.

Submit Removal Request

Note: Removal requests are permanent. Once removed, your donation information will no longer appear on our Site and will be blocked from future data imports.

Submit Corrections

If you find information that is incorrect, incomplete, or needs updating, please contact us.

How to Submit a Correction

Email nick@patronview.com and include:

  • The URL of the page with incorrect information
  • A description of what needs to be corrected
  • The correct information (if applicable)
  • Any supporting documentation (optional but helpful)

We review all correction requests and typically respond within 5-7 business days.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect information, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted to and from our Site
  • Secure hosting infrastructure through Cloudflare
  • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as institution websites, IRS filings, or news articles). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

Patron View is owned and operated by Nick Gray. Read about Nick and the purpose of this website here.

Nick Gray

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States. Any disputes arising from this policy shall be resolved in the courts of Travis County, Texas.