Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 12, 2026

Welcome to 1stcoloradotophands.us. At 1stcoloradotophands.us (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our visitors, supporters, volunteers, donors, and community members. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:

  • Contact us through forms or email
  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates
  • Register for events or programs
  • Donate to our organization
  • Volunteer or request information

This information may include:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Organization name
  • Donation information
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Non-Personal Information

We may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Time and date of visits
  • Referring website addresses

This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Provide nonprofit services and updates
  • Process donations and registrations
  • Send newsletters and community announcements
  • Improve website functionality and security
  • Monitor and analyze website usage
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic.

Cookies may help us:

  • Remember user preferences
  • Understand website usage
  • Improve site functionality
  • Provide a more personalized experience

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, although some parts of the website may not function properly.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services to support website operations, including:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Donation processing platforms
  • Email communication services
  • Analytics providers

These third parties may have access to limited information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked from our site.

5. Donation and Payment Information

If donations are accepted through our website, payment information is processed securely through third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card or banking information on our servers.

Please review the privacy policies of the payment providers used on our website for additional details.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

If we become aware that information from a child under 13 has been collected improperly, we will take reasonable steps to delete it promptly.

8. Your Privacy Rights

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

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

9. Email Communications

You may receive newsletters, updates, or event announcements from us if you subscribe or provide your email address.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in the email or by contacting us directly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Information

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

sydney@1stcoloradotophands.us