Donor Privacy Policy

The Store respects the privacy of our donors and is committed to the highest standards of ethics and integrity in all fundraising efforts. We recognize that the operation of The Store relies on the trust and confidence of our donors, and we pledge to treat your information with respect and confidentiality. This policy applies to all information received by The Store, both online and offline, as well as any electronic, written, or oral communications.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: We collect personal information such as name, address, telephone number, and email address when a donor voluntarily provides it to us. In addition to personal information, we may collect donation details including the amount, date, and any specific intentions for the donation.
• Payment Information: When donations are made, we may require payment information, such as credit card numbers and billing information, which is used solely for the purpose of processing the donation.

2. Use and Disclosure of Personal Information

• Use of Information: The information you provide is used to process your donation, issue receipts, send acknowledgements, inform you of upcoming fundraising and other activities of The Store, and maintain our list of contacts.
• Disclosure of Information: We will not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to other organizations. We assure you that the identity of all our donors will be kept confidential. Use of donor information will be limited to the internal purposes of The Store and only to further the organization’s mission.
• Release of Information: Information will only be released if we are required by law to do so.

3. Donor Rights

• Access to Information: Donors have the right to request access to the personal information that we have collected and to request updates or corrections to their personal information.
• Choice and Consent: Donors have the choice to opt out of communications from The Store. If you do not wish to be contacted by us in the future, you can send us an email at info@thestore.org.

4. Data Security

• Security Measures: We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal information. To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the proper use of information, we have established appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect.
• Payment Security: We use industry-standard safeguards to protect your information. Many of our donor transactions are processed by reputable third-party companies that specialize in the secure processing of credit card transactions.

5. Policy Changes

This policy is subject to change without notice. Any changes to this policy will be posted on our website and will reflect the date it was last updated.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Donor Privacy Policy or if you wish to be removed from our contact lists, then please email info@thestore.org.