Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information.

Last updated: February 2025

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you fill out a volunteer sign-up form, make a donation, or contact us. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any message content you provide.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
  • Send you information about volunteer opportunities and events
  • Process donations and send tax receipts
  • Improve our website and programs

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. We may share information with service providers who assist us in operating our website and processing donations (such as Stripe for payment processing), but these parties are obligated to keep your information confidential.

Donation Processing

Online donations are processed through Stripe, a secure payment processor. We do not store your credit card information on our servers. Stripe's privacy policy governs the handling of your payment information.

Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website. We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This data is anonymized and used only to improve our website.

Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at info@pawpawfoundation.org.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:

Pawpaw Foundation
1600 E Lincoln Hwy
DeKalb, IL 60115
info@pawpawfoundation.org