Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Welcome to Project Light of Manatee (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, https://projectlightofmanatee.org/.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our website:
Information You Provide
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Any other information you submit through forms (including registration, inquiries, quizzes, or donations)
Donation Information
When you make a donation, you may provide:
- Name and contact details
- Billing address
Important: We do not store your payment card details. Payments are processed securely by third-party providers.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process donations
- Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
- Manage student registrations and program participation
- Improve our website and services
- Maintain internal records
We do not use your information for marketing or promotional email campaigns.
3. Payment Processing
Donations and payments are processed through WooCommerce Payments, including express checkout options such as:
- Google Pay
- Apple Pay
These third-party services handle your payment information securely. We do not store or have access to your full payment details.
4. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website.
We use Google Analytics to:
- Understand how visitors use our site
- Track website performance and usage trends
Google Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is used in aggregate and does not personally identify you.
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
5. Third-Party Tools and Services
We use trusted third-party tools to operate our website and services, including:
- WooCommerce (donations and transactions)
- Donation Platform plugin (WooCommerce integration)
- Elementor Forms
- Gravity Forms
- Quiz Maker plugin
- Google Maps (embedded location services)
These services may collect limited data as necessary to perform their functions.
6. Data Sharing and Selling
We respect your privacy.
- We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.
- We do not share your personal data with third parties except as necessary to:
- Process payments
- Operate our website tools and services
- Comply with legal obligations
7. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
8. Your Rights and Choices
You may:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections or updates to your information
- Request deletion of your data, where applicable
To make a request, contact us using the details below.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for adults only (18+). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
Project Light of Manatee
📍 1104 14th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34205
📞 941-745-1659
📧 admin@projectlightofmanatee.org