Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Fore Feathers (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a nonprofit organization committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://forefeathers.org, make a donation, register for events, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name
   
• Email address
   
• Phone number
   
• Mailing address
   
• Donation amount and transaction details
   
• Event registration information
   
• Any other information you submit through forms on our website
   

Note: We do not store your full credit card or banking information.

Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect certain non-personal information, such as:

• IP address
   
• Browser and device type
   
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
   
• Referring websites
   

3. Donations and Payment Processing

Donations made through our website are processed securely by third-party payment processors such as [Stripe / PayPal / Square / other]. These providers collect and process your payment information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We only receive information necessary to acknowledge your donation and for record-keeping purposes, such as:

• Donor name
   
• Contact information
   
• Donation amount
   
• Date of donation
   

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Process and acknowledge donations
   
• Provide donation receipts for tax purposes
   
• Communicate about our mission, programs, and events
   
• Respond to inquiries or requests
   
• Maintain internal records and comply with legal requirements
   
• Improve our website and outreach efforts
   

We will never use donor information for purposes unrelated to our mission.

5. Donor Privacy

We respect donor privacy and adhere to the following principles:

• We do not sell, trade, or rent donor information
   
• We do not share donor lists with third parties
   
• Donors may request to remain anonymous publicly
   
• Donors may opt out of communications at any time
   

6. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site and to improve functionality. Cookies do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Sharing of Information

We may share information only:

• With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or processing donations
   
• When required by law or to protect our legal rights
   
• With your explicit consent
   

All service providers are expected to maintain the confidentiality of your information.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. While we strive to protect your data, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

• Request access to the personal information we have about you
   
• Request corrections or deletion of your information
   
• Opt out of email communications at any time
   

Requests can be made using the contact information below.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Fore Feathers
Email: info@forefeathers.org
Phone: 925-623-6095