Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [09/30/26]

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") applies to UpliftUS Collective ("Nonprofit," "we," "us," or "our") and governs the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of information obtained through www.upliftuscollective.org, our online platforms, donation pages, event registration systems, and other services or activities we provide.

For purposes of this Privacy Policy, references to the "Site" include www.upliftuscollective.org and any related online services operated by the Nonprofit. Our Site may provide information and resources, accept donations, facilitate event registration and participation, provide educational or community resources, distribute news and updates, and allow users to contact or otherwise engage with the Nonprofit.

By using the Site, registering for an event, making a donation, requesting resources, subscribing to communications, or otherwise providing information to us, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Collection of Personal Information

To provide our programs, services, resources, events, communications, and donation opportunities, we may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us.

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with the Site or with the Nonprofit, we may collect information such as:

Your name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number.
Information provided when you register for or attend an in-person or virtual event.
Dates of availability or other information you provide when volunteering, participating in programs, or making inquiries.
Information you provide when requesting resources, educational materials, assistance, or other services.
Information you provide when subscribing to newsletters, alerts, or other communications.
Information you provide when making a donation or purchasing merchandise, if applicable.
Billing and payment information necessary to process donations, purchases, registrations, or other transactions.
Information contained in communications you send to us, including emails, forms, surveys, and other inquiries.
Demographic or other voluntarily provided information, such as age or gender, when relevant to our programs, services, reporting, or community engagement.

When you make a donation or complete a payment through the Site, payment information may be collected and processed by our third-party payment processor. We may receive information necessary to identify and process your transaction, but we do not necessarily receive or store your full credit card number or other complete payment credentials.

We do not collect personal information about you unless you voluntarily provide it to us or it is automatically collected as described in this Policy. However, certain information may be required to register for an event, make a donation, request certain resources, participate in a program, or use particular features of the Site.

We may collect additional personal or non-personal information in the future as necessary to operate and improve our programs, services, events, and Site.

1.2 Use of Your Personal Information

We may collect and use your personal information to:

Operate and provide the programs, services, events, and resources you request.
Process and acknowledge donations and other transactions.
Register you for and administer in-person or virtual events.
Communicate with you regarding events, donations, programs, resources, and other activities you have requested or participated in.
Provide newsletters, announcements, educational materials, alerts, surveys, and other communications.
Respond to questions, requests, and inquiries.
Provide information, resources, or services you request from us.
Maintain and manage your account, registration, or participation information, when applicable.
Improve our Site, programs, services, events, resources, and communications.
Understand how people use our Site and interact with our programs and resources.
Carry out our obligations and enforce our rights arising from agreements or other arrangements.
Notify you about changes to our Site, programs, services, events, resources, or this Privacy Policy.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests.
Protect the rights, property, safety, and security of the Nonprofit, our users, participants, volunteers, donors, and the public.
Fulfill any other purpose described to you when the information is collected.
Fulfill any other purpose with your consent.

We may also use your information to communicate with you about the Nonprofit's programs, events, campaigns, resources, fundraising activities, and other opportunities that may be relevant to your relationship with us.

2. Sharing Information with Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or lease our donor, participant, volunteer, or supporter lists to third parties.

We may share personal information with trusted service providers and partners that help us operate the Nonprofit and provide our programs and services. These providers may assist with activities such as:

Processing donations and payments.
Hosting and maintaining our website.
Event registration and management.
Hosting virtual events or online programs.
Sending email, postal mail, or other communications.
Providing customer or participant support.
Managing databases and constituent information.
Conducting surveys or statistical analysis.
Providing technology, security, or administrative services.
Delivering requested resources or materials.

These service providers may access personal information only as reasonably necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to maintain the confidentiality and security of the information.

We may also disclose personal information when we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to:

(a) comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, subpoena, or governmental request;

(b) protect and defend the rights, property, or safety of the Nonprofit;

(d) detect, prevent, or address fraud, security issues, or other unlawful activity; or

(e) protect against legal liability.

If the Nonprofit participates in a joint event, program, or initiative with another organization, we may disclose information as reasonably necessary to administer that activity, consistent with the notices provided to you at the time information is collected.

3. Event Participation and Virtual Events

When you register for or participate in an in-person or virtual event, we may collect information necessary to administer the event, such as your name, contact information, registration details, accessibility or accommodation requests, and other information you voluntarily provide.

Virtual events may be hosted using third-party platforms. Those platforms may collect information about your use of their services in accordance with their own privacy policies and terms.

Depending on the nature of an event, the Nonprofit may photograph, record, or otherwise document the event for organizational, educational, archival, fundraising, or promotional purposes. Where appropriate, we will provide notice regarding photography or recording and any available choices or consent requirements.

4. Tracking User Behavior and Cookies

Our Site, which may be hosted by Squarespace or another website provider, uses cookies and other tracking technologies to provide functionality, personalize your experience, understand Site usage, and analyze traffic.

This may include the website provider's built-in analytics as well as third-party services such as Google Analytics or other analytics, marketing, or technology providers.

4.1 Types of Cookies We May Use

Essential Cookies: Necessary for core Site functions, security, navigation, forms, account functionality, event registration, donations, and other essential features.

Analytics and Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site so that we can improve functionality, content, performance, and user experience.

Marketing or Advertising Cookies: May be used to help deliver or measure relevant communications, promotions, or advertising, where applicable.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings and, where available, through our cookie-consent tools. Disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of the Site.

4.2 Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain information about the device or computer you use to access the Site. This information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, domain names, access times, referring website addresses, and information about how you interact with the Site.

We may use this information to operate the Site, maintain security and quality, troubleshoot technical issues, understand Site usage, and generate general statistics about visitors and engagement.

4.3 Use of Cookies

A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by a website. Cookies may help us remember preferences, support functionality, maintain sessions, improve your experience, and understand how visitors interact with the Site.

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline or delete cookies. If you choose to decline cookies, certain interactive or personalized features of the Site may not function fully.

5. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, organizations, event platforms, payment processors, or other resources.

We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites or services. When you leave our Site or interact with a third-party service, we encourage you to review that organization's privacy policy and terms of use.

6. Donations and Payment Information

When you make a donation through our Site or through a third-party donation or payment platform, we may collect information necessary to process and acknowledge your donation, including your name, contact information, donation amount, payment details, and any other information you choose to provide.

Payment transactions may be processed by third-party payment providers. Those providers may collect and process payment information in accordance with their own privacy policies and terms.

We may retain donation-related information as necessary for accounting, tax reporting, legal compliance, recordkeeping, donor acknowledgment, and legitimate organizational purposes.

7. Right to Deletion

Subject to applicable law and certain exceptions, upon receiving a verifiable request from you, we may:

Delete personal information maintained in our records; and
Direct applicable service providers to delete personal information maintained on our behalf.

Certain information may not be eligible for deletion where retention is necessary to:

Detect security incidents or protect against malicious, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activity.
Debug or identify and repair errors that impair existing intended functionality.
Comply with legal obligations, regulatory requirements, or legal processes.
Maintain records required for tax, accounting, financial, or other legal purposes.
Exercise or protect legal rights.
Protect the safety or security of individuals or the public.
Conduct certain research or statistical activities where permitted by law.
Maintain internal records reasonably aligned with your relationship with the Nonprofit.
Complete a transaction or provide a service you requested.
Otherwise use or retain information in a lawful manner permitted by applicable law.

To submit a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Information section below.

8. Children Under Thirteen

The Nonprofit does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13 through the Site.

If you are under 13, please do not provide personal information through the Site without the involvement and permission of a parent or legal guardian.

If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without appropriate permission, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps to address the situation.

9. Email and Other Communications

From time to time, we may contact you by email, text message, postal mail, or other communication methods for purposes including:

Donation confirmations and acknowledgments.
Event registration confirmations, reminders, and updates.
Program or resource-related communications.
Newsletters and organizational updates.
Surveys and feedback requests.
Announcements and alerts.
Fundraising and promotional communications.
Other communications related to your relationship with the Nonprofit.

To improve our communications, we may receive information indicating whether an email was opened or whether a link was clicked, where supported by the email service we use.

If you no longer wish to receive marketing or promotional email communications, you may unsubscribe by clicking the unsubscribe link included in those communications and following the instructions provided.

Please note that even if you opt out of promotional communications, we may continue to send transactional or service-related communications, such as donation receipts, event confirmations, registration information, or other communications necessary to provide a service you have requested.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing information electronically is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to use reasonable safeguards to protect personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

The Nonprofit reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes may be made in response to changes in our programs, services, technology, data practices, or applicable law.

When changes are significant, we may provide notice by email, by posting a prominent notice on our Site, by updating this Privacy Policy, or through other appropriate means.

The updated Policy will become effective on the date indicated at the beginning of the Policy. Your continued use of the Site or participation in our services after an updated Policy becomes effective constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated Policy, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

12. Contact Information

The Nonprofit welcomes questions or comments regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices.

If you have questions, would like to make a privacy-related request, or believe that we have not adhered to this Policy, please contact us at:

UpliftUS Collective

Website: www.upliftuscollective.org

Email Address: letsupliftus@gmail.com

Mailing Address:

Effective Date: September 30, 2026