GOT CONNECTIONS Foundation

1. Introduction

GOT CONNECTIONS Foundation ("we," "us," or "our") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

Name, email address, and phone number (when you contact us, volunteer, or donate)
Mailing address (for donation receipts)
Payment information (processed securely through Stripe; we do not store card details)
Volunteer application details (skills, availability, experience)
Newsletter subscription email

Automatically Collected Information

Browser type and version
IP address (anonymized for analytics)
Pages visited and time spent on site
Device type and operating system

3. How We Use Your Information

To process donations and provide tax receipts
To respond to inquiries and contact form submissions
To process volunteer applications
To send newsletters (only with your explicit consent)
To improve our website and services
To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only with:

Payment processors (Stripe) to securely process donations
Service providers who assist in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our supporters, under strict confidentiality agreements
Law enforcement when required by law or to protect our rights

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies to ensure our website functions properly. We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

6. Your Rights (CCPA & GDPR)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data
Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of communications at any time
Right to Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

California Residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of any sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS), secure payment processing through Stripe, and restricted access to personal data.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy, or as required by law. Donation records are retained for 7 years for tax purposes. You may request deletion at any time.

9. 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 inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:

GOT CONNECTIONS Foundation
16430 Ventura Blvd STE 200, Encino, CA 91436
Email: [email protected]