PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: [Month Day, Year]

Make Your Difference (“Make Your Difference,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit [website URL], make a donation, register for an event, apply to volunteer, become a sponsor, subscribe to updates, or contact us.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

  • Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address

  • Donation, sponsorship, registration, and transaction information

  • Event participant and group registration details

  • Volunteer interests, availability, and related information

  • Messages, questions, and other information you choose to submit

  • Basic technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and activity on our website

Payments are processed by third-party payment providers. Make Your Difference does not directly store your complete payment card information.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use your information to:

  • Process donations, sponsorships, and event registrations

  • Provide receipts, confirmations, and important event information

  • Coordinate volunteer opportunities and community programs

  • Respond to questions and requests

  • Send updates when you have chosen to receive them

  • Operate, improve, and protect our website

  • Maintain records and comply with legal obligations

HOW WE SHARE INFORMATION

We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate our website, process payments, send communications, organize events, or perform other services on our behalf. These providers may use the information only as necessary to provide those services.

We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect our rights or the safety of others, or as part of an organizational transition. We do not sell your personal information.

COOKIES AND WEBSITE ANALYTICS

Our website and its service providers may use cookies and similar technologies to support site functionality, understand website activity, and improve the visitor experience. You can adjust cookie permissions through your browser settings or any cookie controls available on our website.

EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send you news, event announcements, and opportunities to get involved. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in an email. Transactional messages, such as donation receipts or event updates, may still be sent when necessary.

DATA SECURITY AND RETENTION

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect the information entrusted to us. However, no online system can guarantee complete security.

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, maintain appropriate records, fulfill our mission, and comply with legal obligations.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian consent. A parent or guardian must submit information and complete any required registration or waiver for a minor participating in an event.

YOUR CHOICES

You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you have provided, subject to applicable legal and recordkeeping requirements.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, and Make Your Difference is not responsible for those practices.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

CONTACT US

For questions or privacy-related requests, contact us at:

Make Your Difference
[Mailing Address]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]