Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November, 2024

Equity Eats (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our services, including donations and sponsorships.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

  • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

  • Payment information (e.g., credit card details, billing address) when you make a donation or purchase.

  • Any additional information you provide when filling out forms or contacting us directly.

b. Non-Personal Information

  • IP address, browser type, and operating system.

  • Browsing behavior, such as pages visited and time spent on the site.

  • Cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and acknowledge donations and payments.

  • Provide receipts, updates, and information about your donation’s impact.

  • Respond to inquiries or requests submitted through our website.

  • Improve our website’s functionality and user experience.

  • Send marketing and promotional communications (if you have opted in).

3. Payment and Donation Security

We use secure third-party payment processors to handle all transactions. Your payment information is encrypted and transmitted securely. We do not store sensitive payment details, such as credit card numbers, on our servers.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:

  • To trusted service providers who help us operate our website, process payments, or manage communications, under strict confidentiality agreements.

  • To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas or court orders.

  • To prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activities on our website.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies may be used to:

  • Remember your preferences during future visits.

  • Analyze website traffic and improve performance.
    You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may limit certain website features.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Payment information is handled securely and not retained by us beyond what is necessary for processing.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information.

  • Opt-out of marketing communications by following the instructions in the emails we send.

  • Request a copy of the data we have collected about you.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it promptly.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on our website with a new effective date.