At First Fruits Farm Foundation, located at 20431 Middletown Road, Freeland, MD 21053, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our supporters, volunteers, donors, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you engage with our organization or use our website.
By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Donation details
- Volunteer interests
- Any additional information you submit through forms on our website
We may also collect non-personal information such as browser type, device information, and website usage statistics through cookies or analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to:
- Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
- Register and coordinate volunteers and events
- Process donations and send donation receipts
- Share updates about our mission, projects, and events
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Donations and Payment Information
When you make a donation, we may collect payment-related information such as billing address and credit card details. These transactions are processed securely through trusted third-party payment processors. We do not store or have access to your full payment information on our servers.
4. Email Communications
If you sign up for our newsletter or make a donation, we may send you occasional emails with updates, impact stories, and opportunities to get involved. You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email.
5. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to enhance your user experience and gather anonymized data on how visitors use our site. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used.
6. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may disclose your information only under the following conditions:
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect the rights and safety of our organization and its users
- With trusted service providers who perform services on our behalf (such as donation processing), under strict confidentiality agreements
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
8. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we have about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and operational obligations
- Opt out of communications at any time
To make such requests, please contact us at:
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9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If we become aware that such data has been collected inadvertently, we will take steps to delete it.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or service offerings. All changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
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20431 Middletown Road, Freeland, MD 21053
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