Privacy Policy

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Introduction

Rise & Restore Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values the privacy of our website visitors, donors, volunteers, and program participants. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website and services. By using our site, you consent to the practices described herein.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and other contact details that you provide when filling out forms, making donations, signing up for newsletters, registering for events, or applying for assistance.
  • Payment Information: Credit card numbers, bank account details, and billing information when you make donations or purchases. This data is processed securely by our payment processors and is not stored on our servers.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as IP addresses, browser types, pages visited, and referral sources. We use cookies and similar technologies to collect this data and improve site functionality.
  • Demographic Information: Optional demographic data you choose to provide, such as age, gender, or household income, which helps us tailor our programs.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide Services: Process donations, respond to requests for assistance, enroll participants in programs, and manage event registrations.
  • Communicate with You: Send confirmations, receipts, newsletters, updates, and thankyou messages.
  • Improve Our Programs: Evaluate and enhance our services, outreach efforts, and website usability.
  • Comply with Legal Obligations: Fulfill tax and regulatory requirements, including issuing donation receipts.
  • Fundraising & Marketing: Inform you about campaigns, events, volunteer opportunities, and other ways to support our mission (you can opt out at any time).

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service Providers: Trusted vendors that assist us with payment processing, email communications, data analysis, or website hosting. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and cannot use your information for their own purposes.
  • Partners: In specific cases, we may share limited information with partner organizations to coordinate services, such as housing referrals or joint events. We will request your consent before sharing sensitive personal details.
  • Legal and Safety Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

Security Measures

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. Although we strive to maintain the highest security standards, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Your Choices and Rights

  • Access & Correction: You may request a copy of the personal information we have about you and ask us to correct, update, or delete it.
  • OptOut: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
  • Cookie Preferences: Most web browsers allow you to control cookie settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site.

External Links

Our website may contain links to thirdparty sites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have unintentionally collected such data, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will post the revised policy on our website and update the effective date. Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of any revisions.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
Email: contact@riseandrestorefoundation.org
Mail: Rise & Restore Foundation, 28 Valley Road Montclair, NJ 07042