Tiny Tars Foundation (www.trs.foundation)
PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: August 15, 2025
The Tiny Tars Foundation ("the Foundation," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of our donors, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding our use of your information.
By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
Make a donation
Sign up for our newsletter or mailing list
Fill out a contact form or send us an email
Register for an event or volunteer opportunity
Interact with our social media accounts
The types of personal information we may collect include:
Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
Donation Information: Payment information (such as credit card details, which are processed by our secure third-party payment processor and are not stored on our servers), donation history, and any special notes or dedications.
Communication Preferences: Information about how you would like to be contacted and what types of communications you wish to receive.
User-Generated Content: Any stories, photos, or testimonials you submit for our use, with your explicit consent.
We also collect certain technical information automatically as you navigate our website, such as:
Usage Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the pages you visit on our site.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior to improve our website and provide a better user experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To Process Donations: To securely process your donations and send you receipts and acknowledgment letters.
To Communicate with You: To send you newsletters, updates about our work, information about events, and thank you notes.
To Fulfill Your Requests: To respond to your inquiries, process your registrations, and provide you with requested materials.
To Improve Our Website: To analyze website usage, identify trends, and enhance our content and functionality.
To Ensure Security: To monitor for and prevent fraudulent activity and ensure the security of our website and data.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with other organizations. We may, however, share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in our operations, but only as necessary to perform their functions and in accordance with this policy. These third parties include:
Payment Processors: Companies like [e.g., Stripe, PayPal] that securely process your financial transactions.
Email Service Providers: Companies that help us manage our email lists and send out newsletters.
Website Analytics Providers: Services like Google Analytics that help us understand how people use our website.
We may also disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights or property, or ensure the safety of our users or the public.
4. Donor Privacy
The Tiny Tars Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors. We do not sell or share donor lists with any third party, including other charities, without your explicit consent.
5. Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to:
Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our emails.
Access and Correction: You can request to access the personal information we hold about you and ask for any inaccuracies to be corrected.
Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information from our records.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email or address provided below.
6. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove it.
7. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other sites. This Privacy Policy only applies to the Tiny Tars Foundation website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites, so we encourage you to read their privacy policies.
8. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will indicate when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.