Privacy Policy

UNCS Cares Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit uncscares.org or make a donation.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal information you provide: Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number when you make a donation, sign up for updates, or contact us.
• Payment information: Credit card and billing details are processed securely by our third-party payment processor, Stripe. We do not store your full credit card number on our servers.
• Usage data: We may collect anonymous information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs.

How We Use Your Information

• To process and acknowledge your donations
• To provide tax receipts and year-end giving statements
• To communicate with you about our programs, events, and drives (only if you opt in)
• To respond to your inquiries
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations, including IRS reporting requirements for 501(c)(3) organizations

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Payment processing: Stripe processes your payment information in accordance with their Privacy Policy.
• Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• With your consent: When you have given us explicit permission.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. All donation transactions are encrypted using SSL/TLS technology and processed through Stripe's PCI-DSS compliant infrastructure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Donor Privacy

We respect the privacy of our donors. Donor information — including names, addresses, donation amounts, and giving history — is kept confidential and is not shared publicly unless the donor provides explicit written consent. Anonymous donations are honored as such.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the website may not function properly without them.

Your Rights

You may request to review, update, or delete your personal information at any time by contacting us. You may also opt out of email communications by using the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.