Donor Privacy Policy

At Grand Prairie United Charities ("GPUC", "we", or “us”), we are committed to protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and security of personal information that you provide us. This Donor Privacy Policy outlines how GPUC collects, uses, and discloses personal information related to donations. 

Scope 

This Donor Privacy Policy applies to all donors who donate to GPUC, whether in cash, by credit card, or in-kind. It also applies to individuals who interact with our website, social media, or other online platforms. 

Personal Information Collected 

We collect the following types of personal information from donors: 

• Name 
• Address 
• Email address 
• Phone number 
• Credit card or payment information (when making an online donation) 
• Donor ID number (if applicable) 

How We Use Your Personal Information 

GPUC uses your personal information to: 

• Process and acknowledge donations 
• Send receipts, acknowledgments, and tax-deductible gift letters 
• Provide updates on our programs and services 
• Inform you about new opportunities to support GPUC 
• Comply with regulatory requirements 

Disclosure of Personal Information 

We may disclose your personal information to: 

• Our auditors or accounting firms for financial reporting purposes 
• Regulatory bodies, such as the IRS, as required by law 
• Other organizations that provide services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, email marketing) 

Security Measures 

GPUC takes reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, or destruction. These measures include: 

• Secure online donation processing (HTTPS, data tokenization)
• Encryption of sensitive data (SSL, TLS 1.2 or greater) 
• Regular backups and system updates 
• Access controls for authorized personnel only 

Donor Rights 

As a donor, you have the right to: 

• Access your personal information held by GPUC 
• Request corrections or deletions of your personal information (subject to our record-keeping requirements) 
• Opt-out of future solicitations and communications from GPUC

Changes to This Policy 

GPUC reserves the right to modify this Donor Privacy Policy at any time, without notice. Any changes will be posted on our website and effective immediately. 

Effective Date 

This Donor Privacy Policy is effective as of October 1, 2024 and supersedes all prior versions. 

By donating to Grand Prairie United Charities, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Donor Privacy Policy. 

Disclosure of Personal Information for Fundraising Purposes 

GPUC may share donor information with other organizations for fundraising purposes. If you do not want your personal information shared with other organizations, please indicate this in writing with your contribution.