{"id":278,"date":"2026-03-10T17:09:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T17:09:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devu21.stagingtestserver.com\/Charities\/?page_id=278"},"modified":"2026-03-10T22:09:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T22:09:12","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/devu21.stagingtestserver.com\/Charities\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;4%&#8221; constrain_group_1=&#8221;yes&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;4%&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; flex_gap_desktop=&#8221;10px&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<strong>Last Updated:<\/strong> 10\/03\/2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Choose Charities Corp (\u201cChoose Charities,\u201d \u201cwe,\u201d \u201cus,\u201d or \u201cour\u201d) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.choosecharities.org\">www.choosecharities.org<\/a>, make a donation, purchase merchandise, volunteer, or otherwise engage with our organization.<\/p>\n<p>Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not access the site or use our services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Information We Collect<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Personal Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make a donation<\/li>\n<li>Purchase items from our marketplace<\/li>\n<li>Register to volunteer<\/li>\n<li>Subscribe to our newsletter<\/li>\n<li>Fill out a contact form<\/li>\n<li>Apply to join our board<\/li>\n<li>Participate in events or programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This information may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full name<\/li>\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n<li>Phone number<\/li>\n<li>Mailing address<\/li>\n<li>Billing address<\/li>\n<li>Payment information (credit card numbers, billing details)<\/li>\n<li>T-shirt size (for volunteers and merchandise)<\/li>\n<li>Employment information (for partnership or board inquiries)<\/li>\n<li>Any other information you choose to provide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Automatically Collected Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>IP address<\/li>\n<li>Browser type and version<\/li>\n<li>Operating system<\/li>\n<li>Referring URLs<\/li>\n<li>Pages visited and time spent on pages<\/li>\n<li>Click patterns and navigation paths<\/li>\n<li>Date and time of visits<\/li>\n<li>Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cookies and Tracking Technologies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site, remember your preferences, and improve functionality.<\/p>\n<p>You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit certain features of our website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How We Use Your Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We use the information we collect for the following purposes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Processing donations and issuing tax receipts<\/li>\n<li>Fulfilling merchandise orders and shipping products<\/li>\n<li>Communicating with you about your donations, purchases, or volunteer activities<\/li>\n<li>Sending newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)<\/li>\n<li>Responding to inquiries and providing customer support<\/li>\n<li>Managing volunteer registrations and event participation<\/li>\n<li>Improving our website, programs, and services<\/li>\n<li>Analyzing usage trends and website performance<\/li>\n<li>Complying with legal obligations and preventing fraud<\/li>\n<li>Administering partnerships and corporate programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How We Share Your Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following circumstances:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Service Providers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We may share your information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, email delivery, website hosting, and shipping. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Legal Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas, court orders, or government inquiries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Protection of Rights<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We may disclose your information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Choose Charities, our donors, volunteers, or the public.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Business Transfers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and your options regarding your information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>With Your Consent<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Data Security<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure servers, encryption, firewalls, and restricted access to personal data.<\/p>\n<p>However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Data Retention<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Donation records may be retained for a minimum of seven years for tax and legal compliance purposes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your Rights and Choices<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Access and Correction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if any information is inaccurate or incomplete.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Opt-Out of Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You may opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by clicking the \u201cunsubscribe\u201d link in any email or by contacting us directly. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you transactional messages related to your donations, purchases, or volunteer activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do Not Track Signals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some browsers offer a \u201cDo Not Track\u201d feature. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>California Residents<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. As stated above, we do not sell personal information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Third-Party Links<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Children\u2019s Privacy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the \u201cLast Updated\u201d date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Choose Charities Corp<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/pR5qgtjXKBaWAjd68\">32692 Oak Park Dr., Ste. 1796 Leesburg, FL 34748<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:hello@choosecharities.org\">hello@choosecharities.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:8847405004\">(844) 740-5004<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;4%&#8221; constrain_group_1=&#8221;yes&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;4%&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; row_position_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; row_position_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; row_position_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; flex_gap_desktop=&#8221;10px&#8221;&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-278","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/devu21.stagingtestserver.com\/Charities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/278","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/devu21.stagingtestserver.com\/Charities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/devu21.stagingtestserver.com\/Charities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/devu21.stagingtestserver.com\/Charities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/devu21.stagingtestserver.com\/Charities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=278"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/devu21.stagingtestserver.com\/Charities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/278\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":337,"href":"https:\/\/devu21.stagingtestserver.com\/Charities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/278\/revisions\/337"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/devu21.stagingtestserver.com\/Charities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=278"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}