Privacy Policy

Effective Date:

Shirley’s Fund Company (“we,” “our,” “us”) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Michigan, EIN 99-3010688. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of personal information collected through our websites, donation forms, events, and projects.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information – name, email address, phone number, mailing address, payment details when making a donation, and preferences (e.g., donor wall opt-in).
• Non-Personal Information – browser type, device, cookies, and aggregated usage statistics for site performance and improvement.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used only to support our mission and operations, including:

• Processing donations and providing tax-deductible receipts.
• Responding to inquiries and communicating about projects, events, and fundraising drives.
• Maintaining internal records for compliance with IRS and state regulations.
• Improving our services, websites, and donor experience.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share limited data with trusted service providers (such as payment processors, email providers, or event platforms) solely to carry out our operations. All such providers are required to maintain confidentiality and data protection.

Donor Recognition

Donors may choose to be publicly recognized on our Donor Wall or in other publications. Recognition is strictly opt-in. If you wish to remain anonymous, we will honor your request.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, we will delete it immediately.

Data Security

We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information. While no system is 100% secure, we work with PCI-compliant payment processors (such as Stripe or Square) to ensure donation data is handled securely.

Your Rights

• Request access to or correction of your personal data.
• Request deletion of your data where legally permissible.
• Opt out of marketing or donor recognition at any time.

Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party services (e.g., payment gateways, event platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those services and encourage you to review their policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated policy will always be posted here with a new effective date.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
[email protected]