**Privacy Policy**
**Last Updated: October 6, 2024**
At the Sun Rae Foundation ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using the Site.
### 1. **Information We Collect**
We may collect various types of information from you when you visit our Site, including:
- **Personal Information**: This includes information that can personally identify you, such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information (when making a donation or purchase).
- **Non-Personal Information**: This includes information that cannot identify you personally, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and browsing behavior on the Site.
### 2. **How We Collect Information**
We may collect information from you in the following ways:
- **Directly from You**: When you voluntarily provide information to us, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter, make a donation, fill out a contact form, or participate in any events or activities.
- **Automatically**: We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior when you interact with the Site.
### 3. **Use of Information**
We may use the information we collect from you for the following purposes:
- **To Process Donations and Transactions**: We may use your personal information to process and acknowledge your donations, purchases, or other transactions on the Site.
- **To Communicate with You**: We may use your contact information to send newsletters, updates, event invitations, and other communications related to our mission. You can opt-out of receiving these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email.
- **To Improve the Site**: We may use non-personal information to analyze how visitors use our Site and to improve its functionality, performance, and content.
- **For Legal and Security Purposes**: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, respond to legal requests, and protect the safety, rights, and property of the Sun Rae Foundation and its users.
### 4. **Sharing of Information**
We respect your privacy and do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:
- **With Service Providers**: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, payment processing, email communication, and other operational tasks. These providers are required to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which it was provided.
- **For Legal Reasons**: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights or the rights of others, prevent fraud, or ensure the security of the Site.
### 5. **Data Security**
We take reasonable measures to protect the information you provide to us from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, please understand that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
### 6. **Cookies and Tracking Technologies**
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of the Site, improve your experience, and analyze traffic patterns. A cookie is a small file that is placed on your device when you visit the Site. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to notify you when cookies are being sent, but some parts of the Site may not function properly without cookies.
### 7. **Your Choices**
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- **Access**: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we have collected about you.
- **Correction**: You may request corrections to any inaccuracies in your personal information.
- **Deletion**: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations we may have.
- **Opt-Out**: You may opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us at **info@sunraefoundation.org**.
### 8. **Children’s Privacy**
The Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at **info@sunraefoundation.org**.
### 9. **Changes to This Privacy Policy**
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
### 10. **Contact Us**
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
**Email**: info@sunraefoundation.org
**Mailing Address**: Sun Rae Foundation, 86 willow grove mill dr middletown de 19709
By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.
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Thank you for supporting the Sun Rae Foundation and for your commitment to privacy.