Privacy Policy

At A Cattaraugus for Tomorrow Inc ("we," "our," or "us"), your privacy is a priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, interact with us via email, donate, or volunteer. We comply with applicable U.S. privacy laws including (where relevant) the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and general nonprofit best practices.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Donate or make a contribution — Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information (processed securely via third-party payment processors).
• Sign up for newsletters or volunteer — Name, email address, areas of interest, and any optional details you share.
• Contact us via forms or email — Name, email address, message content, and any additional data you include.
• Browse our website — We may collect non-personal information such as IP address, browser type, referring pages, and operating system via cookies or analytics tools to improve user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process donations and provide tax receipts (as required by IRS regulations).
• Communicate with you about our programs, events, volunteer opportunities, and impact reports.
• Respond to your inquiries, feedback, or support requests.
• Improve our website, services, and donor/volunteer experience.
• Comply with legal obligations, including maintaining records for audit and nonprofit governance.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Notice for EU Visitors)

Although we are based in the United States, we respect the privacy rights of all individuals. For visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data based on: your consent (e.g., signing up for newsletters), contractual necessity (e.g., processing a donation), or our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services, maintaining security).

4. Sharing Your Information

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

• Service providers: Trusted third parties who assist with payment processing (Stripe/PayPal), email distribution, or analytics. They are contractually bound to protect your data.
• Legal requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization or community.
• With your explicit consent: For any other purpose, we will ask for permission first.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and understand site usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the site.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access & Portability: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements, e.g., donation records for IRS audits).
• Opt-out of communications: Click the "unsubscribe" link in any email or contact us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@acattaraugusfortomorrow.org.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., social media, partner organizations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.