Privacy Policy

At The Kringle Cause, we believe in keeping Christmas magic alive year-round—and that includes respecting and protecting the privacy of all our supporters, donors, and visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with us online or offline.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you visit our website, donate, or engage with our services:

• Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, mailing address, and any information you voluntarily submit via forms, donations, or user account creation.
• Payment Information: When you donate or make a purchase, your payment details are processed securely through trusted third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Zeffy). We do not store your full payment information.
• Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and usage patterns via cookies or analytics tools. We do not use this to personally identify you.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process donations and purchases
• Send donation receipts and acknowledgments
• Provide updates, newsletters, or event invitations (if you opt in)
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

We never sell or rent your personal data. Period.

3. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted partners to support payment processing, email communication, and analytics. These providers have their own privacy policies, and we only share the minimum data necessary.

Examples include:

• Zeffy (donation processing)
• Stripe/PayPal (if used)
• Webflow (site hosting)
• Make.com or similar (automation support)

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your data
• Correct or update personal information
• Opt-out of communications at any time
• Request deletion of your account or data (subject to legal retention requirements)

To make any of these requests, email us at: privacy@kringlecause.org

6. Protecting Your Information

We use industry-standard security tools and practices to safeguard your data. Only authorized team members and trusted volunteers have access, and only as necessary.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have done so in error, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. All changes will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please reach out:

The Kringle Cause
3943 E Kent Ave, Gilbert, Arizona 85296
Email: privacy@kringlecause.org

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