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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2, 2026

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1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to our community. This includes:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you sign up for newsletters, donate, or register for programs.

  • Usage Data: Information on how you use our website, including IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited via cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect to:

  • Process donations and provide tax receipts.

  • Send updates regarding food distribution and community events.

  • Improve website functionality and user experience.

  • Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (such as payment processors for donations or email delivery services) who are required to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they provide to us.

4. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request that we correct or delete your personal information.

  • Opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

8. Volunteer Information

When you apply to volunteer with Real Foods For All, we may collect additional information to ensure the safety of our community and the efficacy of our programs. This includes:

  • Background Information: Professional history, references, and, where required by law or safety protocols, background check results.

  • Emergency Contact: Information for a designated person to be contacted in case of an emergency during volunteer activities.

  • Scheduling & Availability: Dates and times you are available to assist with food distribution or administrative tasks.

  • Use of Volunteer Data: This data is used solely for coordinating volunteer efforts and is never shared with external marketers.

9. Recurring Donation Security

For donors who choose to support us through recurring contributions, we prioritize the security of your financial information:

  • Payment Processing: We use PCI-DSS compliant third-party payment processors (such as Stripe or PayPal). Your full credit card or bank account details are never stored on our servers.

  • Encryption: All payment data is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology during transmission.

  • Modification & Cancellation: You have the right to modify or cancel your recurring donation at any time through our portal or by contacting us directly. We will retain only the transaction records required for tax and legal compliance.

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