Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 1, 2025

Crochetforchange.org (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values  trust and is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, make a donation, or purchase from us.

When you use our website, we may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, billing/shipping address, phone number, and payment details.
   
• Donation/Purchase Information: Donation amount, frequency, transaction history, and order details.
   
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, and browsing behavior.
   

We use the information we collect for purposes such as:

• Processing donations and payments.
   
• Delivering purchased products/services.
   
• Sending donation receipts, confirmations, and important updates.
   
• Providing customer support.
   
• Improving website functionality and user experience.
   
• Complying with legal obligations.
   

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in the following cases:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party payment processors, shipping companies, or IT providers to complete transactions and services.
   
• Legal Compliance: If required by law, regulation, or court order.
   
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
   

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal and financial data. However, please note that no online transmission or storage system can be 100% secure.

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. You can adjust cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information.
   
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
   
• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
   
• Restrict or object to certain data processing activities.
   

To exercise these rights, contact us at [crochetforchangeny@gmail.com].

Our website is not directed toward children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” above will reflect the latest version. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: crochetforchangeny@gmail.com