PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: March 2025

1. Introduction

The National Network for Fostering Sibling Connections (NNFSC) ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.fostersiblingconnections.org (the "Site"). By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our Site:

A. Personal Information You Provide

Name, email address, phone number, or mailing address (e.g., when signing up for newsletters, contacting us, or making donations).
Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment providers if you make a donation).
Any additional information you voluntarily submit through forms or communications.

B. Non-Personal Information

IP address, browser type, and device information for analytics and security purposes.
Website usage data, including pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referral sources (collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

To communicate with you (e.g., responding to inquiries, sending newsletters, and providing updates).
To process donations securely through trusted third-party payment processors.
To improve our website and services by analyzing visitor interactions.
To comply with legal obligations and protect the security of our Site.

4. How We Share Your Information

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

Service providers and third-party platforms that help us operate our website (e.g., email marketing services, donation processors).
Legal authorities if required by law (e.g., court orders, legal compliance, or fraud prevention).

Any third-party services we use are required to handle your data in accordance with privacy and security standards.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites (e.g., donation platforms, partner organizations). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:

Accessing, updating, or deleting your information upon request.
Opting out of email communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
Managing cookies and tracking preferences via browser settings.

To exercise your rights, contact us at lily@withlivedexperience.org.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at:

National Network for Fostering Sibling Connections (NNFSC)
lily@withlivedexperience.org