Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Introduction
At [Organization Name], we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website and make donations.
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Information Collection
Donation Process
Our organization uses Givebutter, a third-party donation platform, to process online contributions. When you make a donation, please be aware that:
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Givebutter collects and processes your payment information
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We receive limited donor information necessary for acknowledgment and record-keeping
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Givebutter's own privacy policy and terms of service apply to your donation transaction
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Contact Form Submissions
When you submit our website's contact form, we collect:
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Your name
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Email address
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Phone number (optional)
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Message content
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Date and time of submission
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How We Use Your Information
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To process and acknowledge donations
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To respond to your inquiries
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To maintain donor and supporter records
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To communicate important organization updates
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Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
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Givebutter, as our donation processing platform
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Service providers necessary for organizational operations
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Legal authorities if required by law
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Data Protection
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We implement industry-standard security measures
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Personal information is stored securely
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Access to donor and contact information is restricted to authorized personnel
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Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Request correction of your personal information
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Request deletion of your personal information
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Opt-out of communication at any time
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Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies to:
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Improve user experience
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Collect anonymous website usage information
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Enhance site functionality
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Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites, including Givebutter. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
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Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 years of age.
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Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy periodically. The most current version will always be posted on our website.
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Contact Information
For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us at: American Pain and Disability Foundation | info@4apdf.org | [Phone Number]
Last Updated: May 1, 2025
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By using our website and making donations, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy - the basics
Having said that, a privacy policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. It usually also includes a statement regarding the website’s commitment to protecting its visitors’ or customers’ privacy, and an explanation about the different mechanisms the website is implementing in order to protect privacy.
Different jurisdictions have different legal obligations of what must be included in a Privacy Policy. You are responsible to make sure you are following the relevant legislation to your activities and location.
What to include in the Privacy Policy
Generally speaking, a Privacy Policy often addresses these types of issues: the types of information the website is collecting and the manner in which it collects the data; an explanation about why is the website collecting these types of information; what are the website’s practices on sharing the information with third parties; ways in which your visitors and customers can exercise their rights according to the relevant privacy legislation; the specific practices regarding minors’ data collection; and much, much more.
To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Privacy Policy”.