Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Effective Date: October 16, 2026

Organization: Christmas Crusade for Children ("we," "us," or "our")

The Christmas Crusade for Children is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to bringing holiday support to children in need through the combined efforts of law enforcement officers, media partners, businesses, and community members. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our donors, volunteers, event participants, and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make a donation, sign up to volunteer, or otherwise interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information from you in a few different ways when you use our website or support our mission:

Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily:
- Donation Information: When you make a monetary or gift donation, we may collect your name, billing address, email address, phone number, and payment details (such as credit card information). Note: Payment card processing is typically handled by secure third-party payment gateways; we do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
- Volunteer & Event Registration: If you sign up to volunteer, participate in a toy drive, or register for an event, we may collect your name, contact information, organizational affiliation (e.g., law enforcement agency or corporate partner), and shirt size or dietary preferences if relevant to an event.
- Communications: If you contact us via email, contact forms, or phone, we collect the content of your message, your contact details, and any follow-up notes.
Automatically Collected Information:
- Website Usage Data: When you browse our website, our servers or analytics tools may automatically collect standard technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visit.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site and analyze website traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some website features may not function properly as a result.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes consistent with our non-profit mission, including:

Processing donations, issuing tax-deductible receipts, and maintaining accurate financial records.
Coordinating volunteer efforts, gift distribution, and community events (such as law enforcement and partner scheduling).
Communicating with you about our annual campaigns, updates, impact reports, and upcoming events.
Responding to your inquiries, comments, or support requests.
Improving our website functionality, security, and user experience.
Complying with legal obligations, accounting standards, and IRS regulations for 501(c)(3) organizations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade our donor or supporter lists to third parties. We will only share your personal information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors and service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, managing email newsletters, or executing logistical operations (e.g., payment processors, database managers). These partners are bound by confidentiality obligations and are not permitted to use your data for their own marketing purposes.
Legal Requirements & Protection: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or if we have a good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend our rights or property, prevent fraud, or ensure the safety of our volunteers, partners, or the public.
With Your Consent: We may share your information with other third parties if you give us explicit permission or direction to do so.

4. Donor Privacy Commitment

We deeply value the trust our donors place in us. We respect the privacy of our donors whether they give online, by mail, or over the phone. Personal donor data is kept secure, accessed only by authorized personnel, and used strictly for internal record-keeping and stewardship purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable and appropriate administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. However, no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

6. Your Choices and Opt-Out Rights

Email Communications: If you receive promotional or informational emails from us, you can opt out at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link located at the bottom of the email or by contacting us directly.
Cookies: You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is designed for a general audience and is not directed intentionally toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as partner agencies, radio stations, or payment platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or organizational operations. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date." We encourage you to check back periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

Organization Name: Christmas Crusade for Children
Website: www.christmascrusade.org
Email: christmascrusade4children@gmail.com