PRIVACY POLICY
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [5/30/2026]
Introduction
Eye On The Sparrow ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, supporters, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information obtained through our website and related services.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
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Name
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Mailing address
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Email address
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Telephone number
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Donation information
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Volunteer registration information
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Event registration information
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Information submitted through contact forms or email communications
Donation Information
When you make a donation, payment information may be collected and processed by a secure third-party payment processor. We do not store complete credit card numbers or financial account information on our servers.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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Pages viewed
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Date and time of visits
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Referring website addresses
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Website usage data
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
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Process and acknowledge donations
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Provide tax receipts and donation records
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Respond to inquiries and requests
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Communicate about our programs, services, and events
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Recruit and coordinate volunteers
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Send newsletters and updates if you have subscribed
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Improve our website and user experience
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Donor Privacy
Eye On The Sparrow respects donor privacy.
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share donor personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Donor information is used solely for purposes related to supporting our mission, processing contributions, maintaining financial records, and communicating with donors.
Sharing of Information
We may share information only in limited circumstances:
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With trusted service providers that help us operate our website, process donations, or manage communications
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When required by law, court order, or governmental request
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To protect the rights, safety, and security of Eye On The Sparrow, our users, or others
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In connection with a merger, reorganization, or transfer of organizational assets
All service providers are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Improve website functionality
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Understand visitor behavior
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Analyze website traffic
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Enhance user experience
You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some website features may not function properly.
Email Communications
If you provide your email address, we may send:
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Donation acknowledgments
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Organizational updates
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Event announcements
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Newsletters
You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental consent.
If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.
Your Rights
You may request to:
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Access personal information we maintain about you
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Correct inaccurate information
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Update your contact preferences
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Request deletion of personal information where permitted by law
To make a request, please contact us using the information below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page along with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Eye On The Sparrow
[Mailing Address]
[City, State ZIP]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]
A related document many nonprofits also publish is a Donor Privacy Policy and a Terms of Use page. These help build trust with donors and are often recommended when accepting online contributions.
Privacy Policy - the basics
Having said that, a privacy policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. It usually also includes a statement regarding the website’s commitment to protecting its visitors’ or customers’ privacy, and an explanation about the different mechanisms the website is implementing in order to protect privacy.
Different jurisdictions have different legal obligations of what must be included in a Privacy Policy. You are responsible to make sure you are following the relevant legislation to your activities and location.
What to include in the Privacy Policy
Generally speaking, a Privacy Policy often addresses these types of issues: the types of information the website is collecting and the manner in which it collects the data; an explanation about why is the website collecting these types of information; what are the website’s practices on sharing the information with third parties; ways in which your visitors and customers can exercise their rights according to the relevant privacy legislation; the specific practices regarding minors’ data collection; and much, much more.
To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Privacy Policy”.
