Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 22, 2025
Last Updated: August 22, 2025
Vista River Charitable Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
- Information We Collect
When you use our website, we may collect the following information:
- Personal Information You Provide:
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address (through contact forms or volunteer/sponsorship applications).
- Donation details such as amount, frequency, and payment method (processed securely by third-party payment providers like PayPal; we do not store full payment card details).
- Automatically Collected Information:
- IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited (collected via cookies and analytics tools).
- Cookies may be used to improve website functionality and user experience.
- How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process donations and send tax receipts.
- Respond to inquiries, volunteer applications, or sponsorship requests.
- Provide updates about our charitable programs and fundraising initiatives (only if you opt in).
- Improve our website and services.
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
- Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With trusted third-party service providers (such as PayPal) who assist with donation processing.
- When required by law, regulation, or legal request.
- To protect the safety and security of our organization, volunteers, or beneficiaries.
- Donations
All online donations are processed securely through PayPal. By donating, you agree to PayPal’s terms of service and privacy policy. Vista River Charitable Foundation does not store or have access to your full payment card details.
- Cookies and Tracking
Our WordPress website may use cookies and third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to gather data about site usage. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.
- Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email address, you may receive periodic updates about our programs and fundraising efforts. You may opt out at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails or by contacting us directly.
- Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.
- Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
- Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request corrections or updates.
- Request deletion of your information.
- Opt out of marketing communications.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
- Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of any changes.