Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 27, 2025
At The Chapel Pantry, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and respect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, make donations, or interact with our services.
Information We Collect
What You Provide to Us
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Donation Information: When you make a donation, we collect your name, address, email address, phone number, and payment information
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Contact Information: When you contact us or sign up for updates, we may collect your name, email address, and any information you choose to share
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Volunteer Information: If you volunteer with us, we may collect contact information and other details necessary for volunteer coordination
What is Automatically Collected
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Website Usage: We may collect information about how you use our website, including pages visited and time spent on the site
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Technical Information: We may collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and device information
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Process donations and provide tax receipts
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Send updates about The Chapel Pantry's work and impact
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Respond to your questions and requests
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Coordinate volunteer activities
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Improve our website and services
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Comply with legal requirements
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
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With your consent: When you specifically agree to share your information
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Service providers: With trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, process donations, or send communications (such as payment processors or email services)
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Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
Donations and Financial Information
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All online donations are processed through secure, encrypted connections
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We do not store credit card numbers or banking information on our servers
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Donation records are maintained for tax and accounting purposes
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We provide tax receipts as required by law
Email Communications
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We may send you updates about our work, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising appeals
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You can unsubscribe from our email list at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly
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We will not share your email address with other organizations without your permission
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Remember your preferences
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Analyze website traffic and usage
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Improve your browsing experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Request access to the personal information we have about you
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Request corrections to your personal information
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Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and operational requirements)
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Opt out of receiving communications from us
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website and services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us.