Privacy Policy

Introduction

At KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER HIGHLAND PARK FOUNDATION, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use our website, contact forms, donation portals, or email us directly. This may include personal identifiers such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information when you make a donation. We also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. Additionally, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how visitors interact with our website.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect serves multiple purposes essential to our mission and operations. We use your personal information to provide, maintain, and improve our services, respond to your inquiries and support requests, process donations and send acknowledgment receipts, communicate with you about our programs, events, and impact stories, and send newsletters and updates if you have opted in to receive them. We also analyze website usage patterns to improve functionality and user experience, ensure the security of our website and protect against unauthorized access or fraudulent activity, and comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements applicable to nonprofit organizations.

Data Protection and Security

We implement robust administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure socket layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission, secure servers with restricted access, regular security assessments and updates, and staff training on data privacy and security protocols. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have specific rights regarding your personal information under applicable privacy laws. You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy of that data. You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information. You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions for nonprofit recordkeeping. You have the right to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly. You may also object to certain processing of your personal information or request restriction of how we use your data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how you use our site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize your browser and remember your preferences. We use essential cookies necessary for website functionality, analytics cookies to understand visitor behavior and improve our website, and functional cookies to remember your preferences and settings. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or conducting our business, provided they agree to keep this information confidential. We may disclose your information when required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring organization.

Contact Information for Privacy Questions

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe and work diligently to address your concerns. We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.