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Privacy POLICY
Effective April 23, 2026

A legal disclaimer

1. Overview

Circle of Joy is a nonprofit organization committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care, respect, and transparency.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in connection with our charitable activities.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Apply for a program spot

  • Make a donation

  • Contact us

  • Sign up for updates

 

This information may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Personal stories or caregiving details (for applications)

  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Review and process program applications

  • Communicate with you about your application or inquiries

  • Process donations

  • Share updates (if you have opted in)

  • Improve our programs and outreach

We treat all personal stories and application content with care and confidentiality.

4. Donor Information & Tax Compliance

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we maintain records of donations as required by law.

We may use your information to:

  • Provide donation confirmations and tax receipts

  • Comply with federal and state reporting obligations

We do not sell, trade, or share donor information with third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share information with trusted service providers (such as payment processors or email platforms) only as necessary to operate our programs.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

7. Cookies & Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and understand how visitors interact with our site.

You may adjust your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

8. Your Rights

You may:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Ask us to update or correct your information

  • Request that we delete your information (where applicable)

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

9. Retention of Information

​We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy and to comply with legal, accounting, and reporting requirements.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: info@circleofjoy.love

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