Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Jul9 19, 2019
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In Kind Boxes (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with us through our website: [www.inkindboxes.org].
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By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our website.
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1. Information We Collect
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We collect the following types of information:
Personal Information:
When you make a donation, purchase merchandise, sign up for our newsletter, or fill out a form, we may collect:
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Full name
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Email address
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Mailing address
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Phone number
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Payment information (processed via a secure third-party payment processor)
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Any other information you voluntarily provide
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Non-Personal Information:
We may also collect non-identifiable information such as:
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Browser type
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IP address
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Device type
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Pages visited
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Time spent on our website
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2. How We Use Your Information
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We use the information we collect to:
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Process donations and purchases
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Send donation receipts and acknowledgments
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Provide customer support
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Communicate about our mission, events, and fundraising campaigns
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Improve our website and user experience
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Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
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3. How We Protect Your Information
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We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information, including:
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SSL encryption on all transactions
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Secure data storage
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Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and are not responsible for unauthorized access beyond our control.
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4. Sharing Your Information
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We may share your information:
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With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email marketing services) under contractual obligations to protect your data
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If required by law, subpoena, or legal process
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To protect the rights and safety of our organization or others
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5. Cookies and Tracking
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Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site usage. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of our website may not function properly without them.
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6. External Links
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Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
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7. Changes to This Policy
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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
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8. Contact Us
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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
In Kind Boxes
PO Box 284, Sherwood OR 97140
Email: info@inkindboxes.org
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”.