Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [08-09-2004]

At The R.A.R.E. Foundation, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, engage with our services, or make donations. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information from our users: personal information and non-personal information.

a. Personal Information

Personal information is any data that can be used to identify you directly or indirectly. This includes:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Payment information (for donations)
• Social Security Number (in case of identity protection services)
• Other personal data you provide through communication or engagement with our services

b. Non-Personal Information

Non-personal information includes:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Pages visited on our website
• Time and date of your visit
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

We use this non-personal information to improve the functionality of our website and better understand how visitors use our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Processing donations: Personal and payment information is used to process your donations securely.
• Communicating with you: We use your email address and phone number to send updates about our programs, respond to inquiries, or provide receipts for donations.
• Identity Protection and Financial Services: When you sign up for services such as credit monitoring or financial education, we may require additional personal information, including your Social Security number, to facilitate these services.
• Website improvements: We use non-personal data such as cookies to analyze trends and improve the user experience.
• Legal compliance: We may disclose your information as required by law or to protect our legal rights.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

• Third-party service providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors) who perform services on our behalf. These providers are contractually obligated to safeguard your information.
• Legal obligations: We may disclose your information when required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or other legal process.
• With your consent: In all other cases, we will ask for your explicit consent before sharing your personal information.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files placed on your computer’s hard drive that allow us to recognize your browser and capture certain information.

a. Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website’s basic functionality, such as enabling donations and secure login.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website by collecting data on website traffic and usage patterns.
• Targeting/Advertising Cookies: We use these cookies to deliver relevant advertisements to visitors and track the performance of our campaigns.

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

5. Security of Your Information

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information. These measures include:

• Encryption: All sensitive data, including payment information, is encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
• Secure Payment Gateways: We partner with industry-leading payment processors to ensure the safe handling of your financial transactions.
• Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to your personal information, and they are required to maintain its confidentiality.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request corrections to your personal data if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Opt-out of marketing communications: You may unsubscribe from our emails or other marketing communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@therarefoundation.org.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including partner websites. These sites operate independently from us and have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies as we are not responsible for their privacy practices.

8. Children’s Privacy

The R.A.R.E. Foundation does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or the law. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us:

• Email: info@therarefoundation.org
• Phone: 1-855-529-3734
• Mailing Address: 1175 Castle Hill Ave, Bronx, NY 10462