Effective Date: 06/18/2025

Compassion Core Inc. ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and safeguarding of your information, whether you are a donor, volunteer, website visitor, or supporter. This policy complies with applicable laws in the State of Colorado and incorporates standards and best practices required by our third-party partners, including Donorbox, Stripe, and PayPal.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and maintain the following types of information:

a. Personally Identifiable Information (PII):

• Full name
• Postal address
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Payment and billing information (processed securely through PCI-compliant platforms such as Donorbox, Stripe, or PayPal)

b. Non-Personally Identifiable Information:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system and device information
• Referring pages, pages visited, and session duration
• Geolocation data (if consented to)

2. Methods of Information Collection

We collect your information through the following methods:

• Direct entry by you through forms (donation, contact, volunteer sign-up, newsletter subscription)
• Automated tracking technologies, including cookies, pixels, and web beacons
• Interaction with our emails (e.g., open rates, link clicks)
• Third-party donation and payment processors (Donorbox, Stripe, PayPal)

3. Purpose and Use of Information

We use your information for purposes including but not limited to:

• Processing donations and issuing receipts
• Sending acknowledgment letters and donor appreciation messages
• Managing volunteer applications and scheduling
• Communicating newsletters, appeals, updates, and impact reports
• Responding to your inquiries, concerns, or requests
• Conducting analytics to improve website performance, donor engagement, and outreach effectiveness
• Ensuring legal and tax compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Under applicable privacy laws, we process personal data based on:

• Consent (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter)
• Contractual necessity (e.g., donation fulfillment)
• Legal obligation (e.g., tax documentation)
• Legitimate interest (e.g., donor engagement, program improvement)

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share limited data with trusted third parties, including:

• Payment processors (Donorbox, Stripe, PayPal)
• Cloud hosting and email service providers (under strict confidentiality obligations)
• Legal authorities when required by subpoena, court order, or applicable law

All third-party providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

6. Data Retention and Storage

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When information is no longer needed, we securely dispose of or anonymize it.

7. Security Measures

We employ robust technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption
• Secure password-protected databases
• Access controls and role-based restrictions
• Regular audits and monitoring

Our payment platforms (Donorbox, Stripe, and PayPal) are PCI DSS Level 1 compliant and adhere to industry-leading security standards.

8. Use of Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyze web traffic. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help remember user preferences. You may control cookie behavior through your browser settings. Our analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) collect aggregated data that does not identify individuals.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

You have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:

• The right to access your personal information
• The right to rectify inaccurate data
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to withdraw consent at any time
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: [Insert Email Address]

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we discover that we have collected personal data from a child without verified parental consent, we will delete it immediately.

11. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies when visiting external sites.

12. International Data Transfers

Although Compassion Core Inc. is based in Colorado, some of our third-party service providers may operate globally. Where applicable, we ensure adequate protections are in place for international data transfers.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Compassion Core Inc.
1500 N GRANT ST STE R DENVER, CO 80203
[email protected]
+1 (720) 803 1547