Effective Date: [10/08/2026]
Last Updated: [10/13/2026]
Who we are
The Yellow Project (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is dedicated to protecting the privacy and personal information of our donors, volunteers, site visitors, and supporters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [Website URL] or interact with our programs and services
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as certain technical data automatically sent by your web browser.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
A. Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you knowingly submit when you:
- Make a Donation: Name, billing address, email address, phone number, and payment information (e.g., credit card details).
- Sign Up for Newsletters or Updates: Name, email address, and communication preferences.
- Register for Events or Volunteer: Name, contact details, emergency contact info, or skills/interests.
- Contact Us: Name, email address, and any content included in your message.
Note on Payment Security: We do not store sensitive payment card details on our servers. All financial transactions are processed securely through our third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Venmo, CashApp etc..).
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, our servers or analytics providers may automatically log certain non-identifying data, including:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type and device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website addresses
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to advance our charitable mission and maintain operations. Specifically, we use your data to:
- Process and acknowledge your donations and send tax receipts.
- Send newsletter updates, fundraising appeals, and event invitations.
- Organize volunteer opportunities and manage event registrations.
- Respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests.
- Improve our website functionality, user experience, and security.
- Comply with legal and accounting obligations.
3. How We Share Your Information
We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Third-Party Service Providers: We share data with trusted vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., email marketing platforms, donor databases, payment processors, website hosting). These partners are contractually required to keep your information confidential.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental request.
- With Your Consent: We may share information for other purposes if you explicitly give us permission to do so.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses “cookies” and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons or pixels) to enhance your browsing experience, analyze web traffic, and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns.
- Managing Cookies: You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain areas of our site.
5. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external, third-party websites (such as social media platforms or partner organizations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately, and we will take prompt steps to delete it.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Opting Out of Communications: You may unsubscribe from our email lists at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly.
- Accessing and Updating Information: You may contact us to review, correct, or update the personal information we hold about you.
- Data Removal: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions required by law or accounting regulations.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
[Organization Name]
[Mailing Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]