Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 21, 2025

Introduction

At Christmas Kindness, we value your trust and privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information you share with us through our website at https://www.christmas-kindness.org.

We are a volunteer-run nonprofit organization that connects our community through acts of kindness, giving, and service.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information — such as your name, email address, or phone number, when you sign up for our mailing list, volunteer, or make a donation.
Non-Personal Information — such as browser type, IP address, pages visited, or general site usage, collected automatically through cookies or analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Communicate updates, stories, and opportunities to get involved.
Process donations or volunteer sign-ups.
Improve our programs and website experience.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others.

Email Communications

By signing up for updates, you agree to receive occasional messages from Christmas Kindness (like newsletters or volunteer opportunities). You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly.

Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior and improve our website. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not function fully.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined here or to meet legal or accounting requirements.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and activities are not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn that we have inadvertently received such information, we will delete it promptly.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
Request that we stop using your data for communications.

To make such a request, please email us at spreadchristmaskindness@gmail.com with “Privacy Request” in the subject line.

Security

We take reasonable technical and administrative precautions to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Third-Party Services

Our site may contain links to donation platforms (like PayPal, Zelle, or GiveButter) or partner organizations. Each has its own privacy practices, and we are not responsible for their policies.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in law or our operations. Updates will be posted here with a new effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data:
📧 spreadchristmaskindness@gmail.com
📬 Christmas Kindness, P.O. Box 291, Plainfield, IL 60544