1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Submit a contact form on our website
- Make a donation through our website or donation platform
- Sign up for our newsletter or updates
- Contact us directly by email or phone
The types of personal information we may collect include:
- Contact Information: name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Donation Information: donation amount, donation frequency, and payment method type
- Communication Preferences: your preferences for receiving communications from us
2. Payment Processing and Donor Data
All donation transactions are processed securely through our third-party payment processor, Donorbox. Autism Cares Association does not collect, store, or have access to your credit card number, debit card number, bank account information, or any other sensitive payment details.
Donorbox's handling of your payment information is governed by their own privacy policy, which can be reviewed at donorbox.org/privacy.
When you make a donation, we receive confirmation of your gift along with the personal information you provided during checkout (such as name, email, and mailing address) in order to:
- Send you a donation receipt and tax acknowledgment letter
- Acknowledge and thank you for your contribution
- Maintain accurate records as required by IRS nonprofit regulations
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To process and acknowledge your donation
- To provide you with donation receipts and IRS tax documentation
- To respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
- To send you updates about our programs, events, and impact — only if you have opted in
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations applicable to nonprofit organizations
- To improve our website and communications
4. How We Share Your Information
Autism Cares Association does not sell, trade, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We will never sell your donor information.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and conducting our activities (such as Donorbox for payment processing), under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government regulation.
- Organizational Protection: We may disclose information when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Autism Cares Association, our staff, volunteers, or the public.
5. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and understand how visitors use our site. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. If you do not accept cookies, some portions of our website may not function properly.
We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand website traffic and usage patterns. This data is collected in aggregate and does not personally identify individual visitors.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to our legal obligations as a nonprofit organization to maintain certain records.
- Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information provided in Section 9 below.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove that information from our records.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Autism Cares Association
Email: info@autismcaresassociation.org
Website: autismcaresassociation.org
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.