Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 28, 2026

Friends of Meadowlark is a California 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, website visitors, and community members. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the "Site") or interact with us offline.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you in a variety of ways, including when you make a donation, sign up for our newsletter, volunteer, or interact with us.

Personal Data

Voluntarily provided personally identifiable information may include:

  • Name

  • Billing and mailing address

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Financial/Payment information (processed securely through third-party processors)

  • Volunteer interests and availability

Derivative and Technical Data

Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site may include:

  • Your IP address

  • Browser type and operating system

  • Access times and pages viewed before and after accessing the Site

  • Device type and tracking cookies (to improve user experience)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to advance our mission and serve our community. Specifically, we use your data to:

  • Process donations, grant tax receipts, and acknowledge your support.

  • Send you newsletters, updates, and fundraising appeals (you may opt out at any time).

  • Manage volunteer opportunities and coordinate events.

  • Respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests for assistance.

  • Analyze website traffic to improve our online experience and content.

3. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties. We only share your data in the following limited circumstances:

  • Third-Party Service Providers: We share information with trusted third parties who perform services for us (such as payment processors, email delivery services, or donor database hosts). These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.

  • By Law or to Protect Rights: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or to protect the safety, property, or rights of our organization, our users, or the public.

4. California Privacy Rights (CalOPPA & CCPA Notice)

California law requires us to provide specific disclosures regarding your privacy rights:

  • Do Not Track (DNT) Signals: Our website does not currently respond to automated browser "Do Not Track" signals, as a uniform technological standard has not yet been established.

  • CCPA Exemption: Please note that as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are generally exempt from the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). However, we choose to maintain high privacy standards and will honor reasonable requests to review, update, or delete your personal information where feasible.

5. Security of Your Information

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. When you submit sensitive data (such as credit card numbers) via our website, that information is encrypted and securely transmitted to our payment processors. No data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed 100% secure, so use caution when sharing sensitive data.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take immediate steps to delete it from our records.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Friends of Meadowlark Community Preschool
friendsofmeadowlark@gmail.com
310-430-5629