Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 8/13/2025

The Deputy Sanford Claus Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, donate, volunteer, or otherwise interact with our organization.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information – such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information when you donate, register for an event, or subscribe to our communications.
Non-Personal Information – such as your IP address, browser type, and pages you visit on our website.
Volunteer & Sponsorship Information – details you provide when signing up to participate or support our programs.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Process donations and provide tax receipts
Communicate with you about our programs, events, and updates
Respond to your inquiries and requests
Improve our website, services, and outreach efforts
Comply with legal and tax obligations

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With service providers who help us operate our website, process donations, or send communications (who are required to keep your information confidential)
When required by law or legal process
With your consent

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Your Choices

You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our communications. You may also request to review, correct, or delete your personal information by contacting us.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website and programs are not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them without parental consent.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

Deputy Sanford Claus Foundation
Email: mac@dscfoundation.org