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We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a secure and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the personal information of our visitors, donors, and users of our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information from individuals who visit our website or make donations:

 A. Personal Information

  •  Donor Information: When you make a donation, we collect personal details such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information (such as credit card details).

  • Contact Information: If you contact us through our website (e.g., through a contact form), we may collect your name, email address, and any message or inquiry you submit.

  • Newsletter Subscription: If you subscribe to our newsletter or mailing list, we collect your email address to send you updates about our food pantry, upcoming events, and fundraising efforts.

B. Non-Personal Information

  • Website Usage: We may collect non-personally identifiable information about how you interact with our website. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited on our site. This information helps us improve the functionality and user experience of our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Process Donations: Your personal and payment information is used to process donations securely and provide receipts or acknowledgments.

  • To Communicate with You: We may use your contact information to send you updates about your donation, food pantry activities, events, or news about how your contributions are making an impact.

  • To Improve Our Website: Non-personally identifiable information is used to analyze trends, administer the website, track user movement, and gather demographic information. This helps us enhance the functionality and user experience of the site.

  • To Comply with Legal Requirements: We may use or disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, regulations, or to protect our rights.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information. These measures include:

  • Encryption: We use secure encryption technology (SSL) for processing donations to protect your financial information.

  • Access Control: Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel who need it to perform their duties.

  • Third-Party Providers: We use reputable third-party payment processors for donation transactions, ensuring that your payment details are securely processed.

While we take appropriate measures to protect your information, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Sharing Your Information

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

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist in operating our website, processing payments, or communicating with you. These providers are contractually bound to protect your information and use it solely for the purpose of providing services to us.

  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, enforce our site policies, or protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, and safety of others.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience, analyze site usage, and deliver targeted content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of some features on the site.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access and Correct Your Information: You can request to view, update, or correct your personal information by contacting us.

  • Opt-Out of Communications: If you no longer wish to receive emails or newsletters from us, you can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our emails or contacting us directly.

  • Delete Your Information: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to any legal or financial obligations we may need to fulfill.

7. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for informational or convenience purposes. These sites are not operated by [Food Pantry Name], and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Shelter Island Food Pantry
Shelter Island Food Pantry
Hello@ShelterIslandFoodPantry.com

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By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Feel free to adapt the policy according to your food pantry's specific practices and needs.

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Updated: July, 24th 2025.

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