Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last updated: December 21, 2025
Personal Information
When you donate, volunteer, or contact us, we may collect personal information such as:
- Name and contact information (email, phone, address)
- Payment information for donations (processed securely through third-party providers)
- Volunteer preferences and availability
- Communication preferences
Automatically Collected Information
We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:
- IP address and browser information
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referring website information
- Device and operating system information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Process donations and provide receipts
- Coordinate volunteer activities and events
- Send updates about our programs and impact
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Prevent fraud and ensure security
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website and process donations
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
- Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes
- Aggregate Data: We may share anonymized, aggregate data for research or reporting purposes
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Secure servers and databases
- Regular security audits and updates
- Limited access to personal information
- Staff training on data protection
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
- Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.