Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2025

At Make It Home, we are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting the personal information you share with us. Whether you’re donating furniture, making a financial contribution, signing up for our newsletter, or simply visiting our website, we want you to feel confident in how your information is handled.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: such as your name, address, email, and phone number when you donate, sign up for updates, or interact with us.
Payment Information: if you make a donation, we collect payment details through secure third-party payment processors (we do not store credit card numbers).
Non-Personal Information: like browser type, IP address, and website usage data, to help us improve your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process donations and send donation receipts
Communicate updates, event invitations, and impact stories
Respond to inquiries or service requests
Improve our website and programs
Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take your privacy seriously and implement safeguards to protect your data:

Secure servers and encryption protocols
Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
Regular monitoring for unauthorized access

4. Sharing Your Information

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

Trusted service providers who help us operate our website, process donations, or communicate with you (only as necessary)
Government or legal authorities when required by law

5. Your Choices

You are in control of your information. At any time, you can:

Update your contact preferences
Unsubscribe from email communications
Request access, correction, or deletion of your data by contacting us at info@makeithomebayarea.org

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.