Effective Date: 2/2025
Last Updated:  2/2025

Cayucos Cares is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, donate, or interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other details provided when you donate, subscribe to our newsletter, or fill out a contact form.
• Payment Information: When donating, your payment details (such as credit card information) are securely processed by our third-party payment provider. We do not store sensitive payment information.
• Website Usage Information: We may collect non-personal data, such as IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site, to improve user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

Cayucos Cares uses your information to:

• Process donations and provide donation receipts.
• Communicate with you about our programs, events, and updates.
• Respond to inquiries or requests submitted through our website.
• Improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Sharing of Information

Cayucos Cares does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following situations:

• With trusted service providers who assist us with payment processing, email communications, or website analytics (they are required to protect your information).
• When required by law to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

5. Donor Privacy

We respect the privacy of our donors. Unless explicitly authorized, we do not share donor information outside of Cayucos Cares. Donors may choose to give anonymously.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and tracking technologies to improve user experience and website performance. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Your Choices and Rights

• Opt-Out: You may opt out of email communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link.
• Access and Update Information: If you wish to review or correct your personal information, please contact us.
• Request Data Deletion: You may request the removal of your personal data from our records.

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us.