Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 10/16/2025
At Do Good Community Connections (“we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, make a donation, or interact with us online.
Privacy Policy - the basics
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information (you provide directly):
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Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
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Payment details when making a donation
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Information submitted through contact or volunteer forms
b. Non-Personal Information (collected automatically):
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Browser type, device, and operating system
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Pages visited and time spent on the website
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General location (city/state) based on IP address
This information helps us improve our website and understand how visitors engage with our work.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Process donations and send receipts
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Respond to messages, inquiries, or volunteer applications
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Keep you informed about our programs, events, and community updates (only if you opt in)
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Improve website functionality and user experience
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Maintain compliance with legal and financial reporting requirements
We do not sell or rent your information to anyone.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data.
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Payments are processed securely through trusted third-party services (like Wix Payments, Stripe, or PayPal).
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We never store your credit card or banking information on our servers.
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Only authorized staff or volunteers have access to personal data when necessary for nonprofit operations.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share limited information only in the following situations:
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With service providers that help us operate our website or process donations (under strict confidentiality agreements)
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When required by law, subpoena, or court order
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To protect our legal rights or the safety of others
We never sell, trade, or lease donor or volunteer information.
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies (small text files stored on your device) and analytics tools to:
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Track anonymous visitor behavior
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Measure engagement and improve our content
You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer not to allow this.
6. Your Choices
You may:
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Opt out of email updates at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails.
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Contact us to update or correct your personal information.
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Request that we delete your data, except where retention is legally required (e.g., donation records).
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the site means you accept the updated terms.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:Do Good Community Connections
Email: info@dogoodcc.com
Phone: (319) 569-4407
Address: 1011 Arthur St. Iowa City, IA 52240
