Privacy Policy

Fredericksburg READS Literacy Council Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 09/01/2025

Who We Are
Fredericksburg READS Literacy Council ("we," "our," or "us") is a nonprofit organization based in the United States, dedicated to promoting literacy through community-driven programs.

Information We Collect

Voluntary information you provide: name, email, mailing address, phone number, and donation details when you fill out forms or contact us.
Automatically collected data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and referral sources via tools like Google Analytics.

How We Collect It

Forms: newsletter signups, volunteer/donation forms, contact requests.
Automated tracking: web analytics tools and cookies.

Why We Collect It

Provide mission updates, newsletters, or program information.
Process donations and volunteer applications.
Improve user experience and website performance.
Ensure effective communication with our supporters and partners.

How We Use and Share Information

We will not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share data with third-party service providers (e.g., email platforms, donation processors), all of whom are bound by confidentiality agreements.
We may disclose data if required by law.

Consent, Opt-Out, and Rights

Consent: You actively provide your information (e.g., checkbox, form submission).
Withdraw consent: You can unsubscribe from communications or ask us to delete your information at any time. This opt-out option will be available in all communications.
Access & control: You have rights to access, correct, or delete your information.

Data Retention & Security

We retain personal data only as long as needed for its original purpose, then securely delete it.
We use security measures such as encryption (SSL/TLS for our website), secure backups, and role-based access to protect data.

Special Considerations

Children under 13: Our website is not intended for those under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them in compliance with COPPA.
Visitors from California: If you're a California resident, we comply with CalOPPA. We disclose if we allow Do Not Track signals and third-party tracking.

Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy. The Effective Date will reflect the date of the latest revision. We’ll notify you via email (if subscribed) or a notice on our website.

Questions about this policy? Contact us at:
Fredericksburg READS Literacy Council
95 Hollywood Farm Rd., Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Email: fredreadsliteracy@gmail.com
Phone:540-455-7086