Privacy Policy

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Mailing address (for physical donations, event registrations, or correspondence)
• Payment information — processed securely via third-party platforms (see Section 10 for details)
• Event registration details, volunteer preferences, or survey responses
• Any other information you provide through forms or program sign-ups

We also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website:

• Browser type, operating system, and device information
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Pages visited, time spent, and links clicked (via Google Analytics)
• Referring website or search query that brought you to our site

We use the information we collect to:

• Process donations and send tax receipts (required for 501(c)(3) compliance)
• Send newsletters, program updates, and event information
• Register and communicate with volunteers, walkers, and event participants
• Respond to inquiries and provide support
• Improve our website, content, and services
• Measure the impact and reach of our programs
• Fulfill grant reporting, audit, and legal obligations
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or contractual obligations

We do not use your information for advertising, profiling, or any purpose unrelated to our nonprofit mission.

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

• Trusted service providers — email platforms, payment processors, and event registration tools — to carry out tasks on our behalf. These providers are contractually required to protect your data and may not use it for their own purposes.
• Law enforcement or government authorities — if required by law, subpoena, or to protect the safety of our community.
• Nonprofit partners or co-hosts — only when you register for a joint program or event, and only with your awareness at the time of registration.
• Our board of directors and staff — on a need-to-know basis to operate programs and fulfill donor obligations.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Unsubscribe from emails — Use the "unsubscribe" link in any email from us at any time. Transactional emails (donation receipts, event confirmations) are not affected.
• Access your data — Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correct your data — Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Delete your data — Request deletion of your personal information, subject to our legal retention obligations (see Section 9).
• Opt out of analytics tracking — Use browser settings or the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather website usage data. Specifically:

• Essential cookies — Required for the website to function (e.g., form submissions, session management). Cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies — Google Analytics 4 (GA4) helps us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. This data is aggregated and anonymized.
• Third-party embeds — Our Zeffy donation forms and Behold Instagram widget may set their own cookies when loaded on our pages. See Section 10 for details.

You can adjust cookie settings in your browser at any time. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality. You can also use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on to prevent GA4 tracking.

We take appropriate administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

• HTTPS encryption on all website pages
• Secure, reputable third-party payment processors (we never store payment card numbers directly)
• Restricted staff access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Periodic review of our data handling practices

No method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you believe your information has been compromised, contact us immediately at [email protected].

Caiden's Corner serves children on the autism spectrum and their families. We are committed to protecting children's privacy in all that we do.

• We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental or guardian consent, in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
• Event registration, program sign-ups, and donations on behalf of a child must be completed by a parent or legal guardian who provides their own contact information.
• Photos or videos taken at our events that include children will only be shared publicly with written consent from a parent or guardian. Consent forms are provided at all Caiden's Corner events.
• If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 without consent, please contact us at [email protected] and we will promptly delete it.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we use. When we do:

• We will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.
• For significant changes, we will notify our email subscribers with a summary of what changed.
• Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

We encourage you to review this page periodically. You can always reach us at [email protected] with questions about any updates.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Specifically:

• Donation records — retained for a minimum of 7 years for IRS compliance and audit purposes, as required for 501(c)(3) organizations.
• Email subscribers — retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
• Event registrations — retained for up to 3 years for program reporting and grant documentation.
• Volunteer records — retained for up to 3 years after last activity.
• Analytics data — aggregated and anonymized; individual session data retained per Google Analytics default settings (up to 14 months).

When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized. You may request early deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements) by contacting [email protected].

Our website contains links to external websites and embeds from third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.

The following third-party services are integrated into our website:

If you are a resident of California, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may give you additional rights regarding your personal information. As a small nonprofit, many CCPA obligations do not apply to us — however, we are committed to transparency and honor the following rights for all users:

• Right to Know — You may request information about what personal data we have collected about you and how it has been used or shared.
• Right to Delete — You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations, donation records).
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale — We do not sell personal information. This right does not apply, but we affirm it explicitly for clarity.
• Right to Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.

To submit a California privacy request, contact us at [email protected] with "California Privacy Request" in the subject line. We will respond within 45 days.

Caiden's Corner is committed to making our website and all communications accessible to individuals with disabilities, including the autism and special needs communities we serve.

• If you need this Privacy Policy in an alternative format (large print, plain text, or audio), please contact us at [email protected].
• If you encounter accessibility barriers on our website, please let us know and we will work to address them promptly.
• We aim to meet or exceed WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards across our web properties.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please reach out:

We take all privacy inquiries seriously and will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.