Privacy Policy for TruCauses.com
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
At TruCauses.com, your privacy is important to us. As a Black American-owned crowdfunding and fundraising platform, we are committed to protecting your personal information and building trust within our community. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
A. Information You Provide to Us
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, password
- Campaign Information: Campaign titles, descriptions, images, videos, fundraising goals
- Payment Details: Payment processor information (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), but we do not store full credit card numbers
- Donor Information: Name, email (optional), donation amount
- Communications: Messages you send us or other users through the platform
B. Information Collected Automatically
- Device and Browser Information
- IP Address
- Site usage data (pages visited, clicks, duration)
C. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies to:
- Improve site performance
- Analyze user behavior
- Enable secure login and session management
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Operate and improve TruCauses.com
- Facilitate donations and campaign creation
- Send you confirmations, updates, and promotional messages (you can opt-out)
- Prevent fraud and enforce our Terms of Service
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with:
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) to complete transactions
- Service providers (hosting, analytics, email tools) who help us run the platform
- Law enforcement or authorities if required by law
- Campaign organizers (only your name and donation amount if you donate publicly)
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Your Choices and Rights
You can:
- Access, update, or delete your account information
- Opt out of marketing emails at any time
- Request a copy of your data (where legally applicable)
To make any of these requests, contact us at: privacy@trucauses.com
5. Data Security
We use encryption, firewalls, and secure payment systems to protect your information. However, no online service is completely secure, so we encourage strong passwords and caution when sharing personal information.
6. Children’s Privacy
TruCauses.com is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent.
7. External Links
Our platform may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” above and notify users if required.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact:
TruCauses Privacy Team
Email: privacy@trucauses.com
Website: www.trucauses.com