Effective date: May 6, 2026
Information We Collect
We collect information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, mailing or billing address, donation amount, donation frequency, gift designation, and messages you send to us.
When you make a donation, payment information is handled through our secure payment processor. We do not store full credit card numbers on our website servers.
Our website may also collect basic technical information, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and similar data used for site security, performance, and maintenance.
How We Use Information
- Process donations and maintain donor records.
- Send donation confirmations, receipts, and related notices.
- Respond to inquiries and supporter communications.
- Maintain website security and prevent fraud or misuse.
- Comply with tax, accounting, legal, and nonprofit recordkeeping obligations.
How We Share Information
We share information only as needed to operate the website, process donations, maintain records, comply with law, or protect our rights. This may include payment processors, website hosting providers, professional advisors, and other service providers that support our nonprofit operations.
We do not sell or rent donor information. We do not publicly recognize donors by name unless we have permission to do so.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website and service providers may use cookies or similar technologies for essential site functions, secure checkout, fraud prevention, performance, and basic analytics. You can adjust cookie settings in your browser, though some checkout or site features may not work correctly without required cookies.
Retention and Security
We keep donor and transaction records for as long as needed for nonprofit administration, tax and accounting records, legal compliance, and legitimate operational purposes. We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information.
Your Choices
You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we maintain about you, subject to legal and recordkeeping requirements. You may also ask us to stop sending non-transactional communications.
Children's Privacy
This website is intended for general audiences and donors. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without appropriate parent or guardian involvement.
Third-Party Links
The website may link to third-party websites or services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
Policy Updates
We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date above will be updated when changes are made.
Contact Us
Questions about this policy or privacy requests can be sent to info@goldenstatedancefoundation.org.