Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 1, 2025

SockKids for Kids (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal information when you interact with our website, programs, donations, events, and related services (“Services”).

By using our Services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We do not sell personal information. We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with our Services, you may voluntarily provide information such as:

• Name
• Email address
• Postal address
• Phone number
• Donation information (processed through third-party payment processors)
• Volunteer or event registration details
• Messages or inquiries sent to us
• Photos, stories, or testimonials you choose to submit

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• General location (non-precise)

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve site functionality and user experience. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and improve our website and Services
• Process donations
• Communicate about events, programs, and updates
• Respond to questions and support requests
• Maintain records for tax, accounting, and legal compliance
• Promote our nonprofit mission (e.g., anonymized program impact data)
• Send marketing or fundraising messages (you may opt out at any time)

We do not sell personal information.

4. How We Share Information

We may share your information only with:

• Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email delivery services, website hosts)
• Volunteers or staff who need the information to perform official nonprofit duties
• Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our organization or others

All third parties are required to safeguard your information and use it only for approved purposes.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to outside organizations.

5. Donations and Payment Information

SockKids for Kids uses third-party payment processors to securely handle financial transactions.
We do not store full credit card numbers, bank details, or financial account information.

Payment processors handle your information according to their own privacy and security practices.

6. Your Privacy Choices

You have the right to:

• Opt out of marketing or fundraising emails
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Request deletion of personal information, where legally permissible
• Manage cookies through your browser settings

To exercise rights or make requests, contact us at:
SockKidsForKids@gmail.com

If you reside in a region with special privacy laws (such as California or the European Union), you may have additional rights. 

7. Data Security

We take appropriate administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from:

• Unauthorized access
• Loss or misuse
• Alteration or destruction

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

8. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes described in this policy
• Comply with legal, tax, and accounting requirements
• Support our nonprofit operations

After retention periods expire, we securely delete or anonymize information.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under age 13 without parental consent.
If we learn that such information was collected unintentionally, we will delete it promptly.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites.
We are not responsible for:

• The content
• The privacy practices
• The security of any third-party websites.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above.
Continued use of our Services after updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

SockKids for Kids
Email: SockKidsForKids@gmail.com
Address: 2300 Silver Palm Drive, #102, Kissimmee, FL 34747

Donor’s Bill of Rights

At SockKids for Kids, we deeply value the generosity, trust, and compassion of our donors. We pledge to uphold the highest standards of transparency, integrity, and respect in all of our fundraising activities.

To ensure that every supporter feels confident and appreciated, we affirm the following Donor’s Bill of Rights:

1. The right to be informed

Donors have the right to know:

• The mission of SockKids for Kids
• How donations are used to support children and communities
• Our ability to use donations effectively and ethically

2. The right to accurate and timely information

Donors may request and receive:

• Financial statements
• Information about staff and board leadership
• Documentation of how contributions are allocated

3. The right to use their preferred name and receive appropriate acknowledgment

Every donor has the right to:

• Be thanked promptly
• Receive recognition in the manner they choose
• Remain anonymous if desired

4. The right to assurance that gifts are used for their intended purpose

Restricted donations will be honored according to the donor’s wishes, as legally permitted and agreed upon.

5. The right to privacy

Donors have the right to:

• Expect that their personal information will remain confidential
• Know that SockKids for Kids does not sell, share, or trade donor data
• Opt out of communications at any time

6. The right to professional and respectful conduct

Donors are entitled to interactions that are:

• Ethical
• Courteous
• Honest
• Free from undue pressure or influence

7. The right to transparency in fundraising

Donors may expect truthful information regarding:

• Fundraising campaigns
• Financial needs
• Program goals and outcomes

8. The right to know who is requesting their support

Donors have the right to know whether a fundraiser is:

• An employee of SockKids for Kids
• A volunteer
• A hired representative or consultant

9. The right to access their own donation records

Donors may request:

• A copy of their giving history
• Documentation of tax-deductible contributions  

We are committed to providing clear, transparent, and timely responses.

Contact Information
Email: SockKidsForKids@gmail.com
Address: 2300 Silver Palm Drive, #102, Kissimmee, FL 34747
Website: SockKidsForKids.org