Privacy Policy
Privacy policy definition
Friends of Coeur d’Alene (FOCDA) respects the privacy of all visitors to our website, https://www.friendsofcda.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you interact with our site.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this policy.
Legal disclaimer
The explanations and information provided in this Privacy Policy are general in nature and do not constitute legal advice. Because privacy requirements may vary by jurisdiction, FOCDA recommends that you consult legal counsel to ensure that your policies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Information we collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our website:
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Personal Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, or mailing address, when you voluntarily submit it through forms (e.g., donation forms, contact forms, volunteer sign-ups).
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Non-Personal Information: such as browser type, IP address, device information, and website usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on site), collected via cookies or analytics tools.
How we use your information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To process donations and send acknowledgments or receipts
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To respond to inquiries and provide support
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To communicate updates, events, and fundraising campaigns (with your consent)
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To improve our website and user experience
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To maintain internal records
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We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
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With service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms) solely for the purposes of operating our website and supporting our mission
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When required by law or in response to legal process
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To protect the rights, property, or safety of FOCDA, our users, or others
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, track site usage, and collect analytic data. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, although this may limit some site functionality.
Minors’ Privacy
FOCDA does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take appropriate steps to delete that information.
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Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data, such as:
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Accessing or updating your personal information
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Requesting deletion of your personal data
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Withdrawing consent to receive communications
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@friendsofcda.org
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no internet-based system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at: info@friendsofcda.org