Project Avary’s Privacy Policy
Our Commitment to You
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. Project Avary will never sell, share, or trade the names or personal information of our site visitors, newsletter subscribers, or donors with any other entity, nor will we send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations. This policy applies to all information received—whether online, offline, or through electronic, written, or oral communications. If donations are processed through a third-party service provider, donor information will only be used as necessary to complete the transaction.
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your Personally Identifiable Information (PII). PII, as defined by U.S. privacy law, is information that can be used alone or with other data to identify, contact, or locate a single person.
What Personal Information Do We Collect?
We collect personal information from visitors, donors, and subscribers in the following ways:
When you donate through our site: We collect your name, address, email address, and phone number. This information is securely stored in our donor database, and your email will be added to our newsletter list.
When you sign up for our newsletter: We collect your email address to send you updates about our programs and initiatives.
When Do We Collect Information?
We collect information when you:
Subscribe to our newsletter
Enter information on our donation platform
How Do We Use Your Information?
We may use the information we collect to:
Send periodic emails regarding our program, updates, and donation opportunities
Send thank-you notes, tax verification letters, and donation receipts
Maintain accurate donor records and improve our outreach efforts
How Do We Protect Visitor Information?
We take website security and data protection seriously and implement the following measures:
SSL Encryption: Our website uses SSL encryption to protect all transmitted data. While donations are processed via a secure third-party platform, we ensure all website interactions remain private and protected.
Regular Security Scanning: Our site is scanned regularly for security vulnerabilities and malware threats.
Data Access Control: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
Third-Party Disclosure & Processing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your Personally Identifiable Information to external parties. However, we may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, process donations, or manage communications, provided they adhere to strict data security standards. These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information.
Third-Party Links
We do not include or offer third-party products or services on our website.
Cookies & Tracking
We do not use cookies for tracking purposes. However, some embedded third-party services (e.g., donation processors, social media plugins) may use cookies. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
How Does Our Site Handle Do Not Track (DNT) Signals?
While we respect user privacy, Do Not Track (DNT) signals are not consistently recognized across all browsers. Instead, we follow privacy best practices by limiting data collection and avoiding behavioral tracking.
Does Our Site Allow Third-Party Behavioral Tracking?
No, we do not allow third-party behavioral tracking.
Data Retention Policy
We retain donor and subscriber data only as long as necessary to fulfill our mission, comply with legal requirements, and maintain accurate records. If you wish to have your personal information deleted, you may request removal by contacting us at info@projectavary.org.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
Access, correct, or update your personal data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact info@projectavary.org. We process your data under lawful bases, such as your consent or contractual necessity.
California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
According to CalOPPA, we agree to:
Allow users to visit our site anonymously
Provide a conspicuous Privacy Policy link on our homepage or the first major page users visit
Update our Privacy Policy and notify users of changes via our Privacy Policy page
Users can update their personal information by contacting us at: info@projectavary.org.
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
In compliance with COPPA, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years old. If we discover that we have received such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
Fair Information Practices
In the event of a data breach, we will notify users via email within 7 business days.
We also adhere to the Individual Redress Principle, ensuring that individuals have the right to pursue legally enforceable actions if their data privacy rights are violated.
CAN-SPAM Act Compliance
We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act, which governs commercial email communications.
We collect email addresses for the following purposes:
Sending donation receipts and thank-you emails
Sending periodic newsletters and program updates
To be compliant, we agree to:
Clearly identify marketing emails as advertisements
Include our physical address in all correspondence
Allow users to unsubscribe easily via a link in each email
Honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests promptly
Opt-Out/Unsubscribe
If at any time you wish to unsubscribe from future emails, you may do so by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email. You may also email info@projectavary.org to be removed from our mailing list.
Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, you may contact us at:
Mailing Address:
Project Avary
PO Box 150088
San Rafael, CA 94915
Email: info@projectavary.org
Phone: 415-457-8799
Last Edited on March 20, 2025