Privacy Policy

Buffalo Disaster and Relief
Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2/16/2025

Buffalo Disaster and Relief ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details when you make a donation.

Non-Personal Information: IP addresses, browser type, and usage statistics when you visit our website.

Volunteer and Beneficiary Information: Additional details necessary for participation in our programs and aid distribution.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Process donations and provide receipts.

Communicate with donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries.

Improve our website, services, and outreach efforts.

Comply with legal obligations and maintain security.

3. Data Sharing and Protection

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

Information may be shared with trusted service providers assisting in donation processing and operational functions.

We implement security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.

You may adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, though some features may be limited.

5. Your Privacy Rights

You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.

Opt-out options are available for marketing communications.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information as necessary to fulfill our mission, comply with legal requirements, and ensure security.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or content.

8. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.

9. Contact Information

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

Buffalo Disaster and Relief
📞 585-694-0148
✉️ melaniek@buffalodisasterrelief.org
🌍 www.buffalodisasterrelief.org

Thank you for supporting Buffalo Disaster and Relief. Your privacy is important to us.