Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 11, 2025

Introduction

Kinship Bridge ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website kinshipbridge.org, make a donation, or interact with our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
Donation Information: Payment details, donation amount, billing information
Communication Preferences: Newsletter subscriptions, event notifications
Correspondence: Messages sent through contact forms or email

Information Automatically Collected

Website Usage: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns
Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
Cookies: Small data files that enhance your browsing experience

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Process donations and send receipts
Send newsletters and project updates (with your consent)
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal obligations
Recognize donors in film credits (with permission)

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:

Service Providers

Payment Processors: To process donations securely
Email Services: To send newsletters and updates
Website Analytics: To understand site usage and improve user experience

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

Donor Recognition

With your explicit consent, we may include your name in film credits or donor recognition materials.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party services:

GoFundMe: For donation processing (subject to GoFundMe's privacy policy)
Amazon: For book sales (subject to Amazon's privacy policy)
Social Media: Links to our social media pages

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

Encrypted data transmission (SSL)
Secure payment processing
Limited access to personal information
Regular security updates

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access: Request copies of your personal information
Correct: Update or correct inaccurate information
Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from email communications at any time
Limit Use: Request that we limit how we use your information

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@kinshipbridge.org.

Email Communications

Newsletter and Updates

You may subscribe to receive project updates and newsletters
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails
We will not share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes

Donation Receipts

We will send donation receipts via email
These communications are necessary for tax and legal purposes

Cookies and Tracking

What We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our site
Marketing Cookies: To measure effectiveness of our outreach (with consent)

Your Control

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

International Visitors

Our website is hosted in the United States. If you visit from another country, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

Nonprofit Status

Kinship Bridge is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and is exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3). Donors can deduct contributions they make under IRC Section 170.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by:

Posting the updated policy on our website
Sending email notification to subscribers (for material changes)
Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

The Kinship Bridge
PO Box 21711
Little Rock, AR 72221
Email: info@kinshipbridge.org

Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including:

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU visitors
Other applicable state and federal privacy regulations

This Privacy Policy was last updated on [Date]. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.