Shifting Legacies ("we," "us," or "our") is a nonprofit organization committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website shiftinglegacies.org or engage with our programs and services. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
• Donate to our organization or sign up for recurring giving
• Register for events, programs, or volunteer opportunities
• Subscribe to our newsletter or email communications
• Submit contact forms, inquiries, or applications
The types of information collected may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information (processed securely through third-party processors).
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
• IP address and general geographic location
• Browser type, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party services such as social media platforms, payment processors, or event registration tools, consistent with your privacy settings on those platforms.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
• To process donations, registrations, and other transactions
• To send newsletters, updates, and information about our mission and programs
• To respond to your inquiries and provide support
• To improve our website, programs, and services
• To comply with legal obligations and nonprofit reporting requirements
• To analyze aggregate usage patterns to enhance user experience
• To recognize and thank donors and volunteers
We will never sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for commercial advertising purposes unrelated to our mission.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage data. You can control cookie settings through your browser; however, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our site. We may use:
• Session cookies to operate our website
• Preference cookies to remember your settings
• Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with our site
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
• With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or delivering communications — bound by confidentiality agreements
• With partner organizations for joint programs, only with your consent or as disclosed at the time of collection
• When required by law, court order, or government regulation
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Shifting Legacies, our users, or the public
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Donor and financial records are typically retained for a minimum of seven (7) years in compliance with nonprofit financial record-keeping requirements.
6. Security of Your Information
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and we encourage you to exercise caution when sharing personal information online.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, partner organizations, and resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below. We will respond to all requests within a reasonable timeframe.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us.
This policy was last updated on April 10, 2025.