privacy policy - Donateameal

Privacy Policy — Donate A Meal

Last Updated: October 6, 2025

Donate A Meal (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [donateameal.org] and make a donation.

Please read this policy carefully. By using our Site and providing your information, you consent to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us and some information automatically when you interact with our website.

Donation Information: When you make a donation, we collect your name, email address, billing address, and payment details. Payments are processed securely through trusted third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store your full credit card information.
Communication Information: If you contact us or fill out a form, we collect your name, email, and the content of your message.
Subscription Information: When you sign up for updates or newsletters, we collect your email address to share impact stories and opportunities.
Usage Data: We automatically collect information like IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and visit times for analytics and improvement.
Cookies: We use small text files called cookies to enhance your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser, but some parts of the site may not function properly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information responsibly and only for purposes that align with our mission and Ethical Commitments:

To process your donations and send acknowledgments or receipts.
To send updates about our programs, impact, and how your support helps (you can opt out anytime).
To respond to inquiries and provide assistance.
To improve website experience and optimize our campaigns.
To comply with legal obligations and ensure the safety of our volunteers and beneficiaries.

3. How We Share Your Information

We respect your trust and never sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share limited information only in these cases:

Service Providers: With trusted third parties that help operate our website, process donations, or send communications—bound by confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation.
With Your Consent: If you explicitly agree to share your information for a specific purpose.

4. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

5. Your Rights & Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters anytime using the link in our emails.
Access & Correction: Contact us to view or correct your personal data.
Data Deletion: Request deletion of your data, except where we must retain records for legal or tax compliance.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law (e.g., to maintain donation records for financial reporting).

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal in

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top will indicate the latest revision. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

9. Photography & Media Consent

During our meal drives and community programs, photos or videos may be taken to document the impact of our work. We consider images of individuals, especially children, as personal information and handle them with care.

We always obtain verbal or written consent from individuals (or from parents/guardians for minors) before taking and using any identifiable images. All photos are used solely to raise awareness about our mission and activities — never for commercial purposes.

If you appear in one of our photos and wish to have it removed, please contact us at [email protected], and we will promptly take action.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

📧 [email protected]