Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 2026

Southill Children's Fund ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a donation to our organization.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Payment information for donations (credit card numbers, billing address)
• Communication preferences
• Information provided when contacting us or signing up for newsletters
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and general location data
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website addresses

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and acknowledge donations
• Provide tax receipts and donation confirmations
• Send newsletters, updates, and information about our programs (with your consent)
• Respond to inquiries and provide support
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations and nonprofit reporting requirements
• Prevent fraud and ensure the security of our website

3. Donor Privacy

We are committed to respecting the privacy of our donors. We will:

• Never sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes
• Keep your donation amounts confidential unless you give us explicit permission to share
• Honor requests to remain anonymous in any public recognition
• Provide you with the option to opt out of communications at any time

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or conducting our business (e.g., payment processors, email service providers)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization, donors, or others
• Consent: With your explicit consent for any other purpose

5. Payment Security

All donation transactions are processed through secure, PCI-compliant payment processors. We do not store complete credit card numbers on our servers. Your financial information is encrypted during transmission using industry-standard SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

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

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations (including IRS record-keeping requirements for charitable contributions), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us: