**Privacy Policy for CarnAid Fundraising Website**
**Last Updated: 3/1/2024**
CarnAid is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our fundraising website. By accessing or using CarnAid, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
### Information We Collect:
1. **Personal Information:**
- We may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, postal address, and phone number when you create an account or make a donation.
2. **Payment Information:**
- When processing donations, we collect payment information, including credit card details. We use secure payment gateways to ensure the confidentiality of your financial information.
3. **User Activity:**
- We gather information about your interactions with our website, including pages visited, time spent on the site, and any actions taken. This helps us improve our services and tailor content to your preferences.
### How We Use Your Information:
1. **Donations:**
- We use your personal and payment information to process donations and provide you with a donation confirmation.
2. **Communication:**
- With your consent, we may send you updates, newsletters, and information related to CarnAid's activities. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
3. **Website Improvement:**
- Your user activity data is used to analyze website performance, enhance user experience, and optimize content.
### Information Sharing:
1. **Third-Party Partners:**
- We may share necessary information with trusted third-party partners, such as payment processors, to facilitate donations. These entities are obligated to protect your information.
2. **Legal Compliance:**
- We may disclose personal information when required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of CarnAid, its users, or others.
### Data Security:
1. **Secure Transactions:**
- We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal and financial information during transmission and storage.
2. **Access Controls:**
- Access to your personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only, and we regularly review and update our security protocols.
### Your Choices:
1. **Account Information:**
- You can review and update your account information by logging in to your CarnAid account.
2. **Communication Preferences:**
- You have the option to unsubscribe from promotional communications by following the instructions in the emails we send.
### Children's Privacy:
CarnAid does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that we have unintentionally collected information from a child, please contact us to request removal.
### Changes to this Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Please review this page regularly for updates.
### Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [insert contact information].
By using CarnAid, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
