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PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy for The Chaîne Foundation

Effective Date: [12/1/25]

Privacy at a Glance

  • We collect only the information needed to operate our Website, communicate with supporters, and provide services.

  • We do not sell or trade personal information.

  • We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Website and to improve performance.

  • Online donations are securely processed through Zeffy, and payment information is never stored on our servers.

  • You may request access to or deletion of your personal information at any time.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you voluntarily provide information, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Donation details (amount, date, purpose)

This happens when you submit forms, donate, or contact us.

Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain non-identifying information when you visit the Website, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser and device type

  • Pages visited and duration

  • Referring URLs

This helps us understand user behavior and improve the experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Respond to requests and communications

  • Process online donations and issue receipts

  • Send updates, newsletters, or fundraising communication

  • Improve the Website and analyze usage

  • Fulfill legal and compliance obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with outside parties for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking tools to enhance usability and measure Website performance.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to gather insights about site usage, such as visitor counts and behavior patterns. Google Analytics collects data like IP address, device type, and pages viewed for analytical purposes. You can opt out of Google Analytics by adjusting your browser settings or using Google’s Analytics opt-out add-on.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third parties to support operations, including:

  • Website hosting and maintenance

  • Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Email delivery and communications

  • Online donation processing (Zeffy)

These providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to perform their services.

Our Website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

5. Donations and Payment Processing

Online donations are processed securely through Zeffy, a third-party fundraising platform that supports nonprofits with a 100% free giving experience. Zeffy handles payment processing and encryption; The Chaîne Foundation does not store your payment card or bank information. 

We may collect limited personal information such as your name, email, mailing address, and donation amount to process gifts, provide tax receipts, and keep required records.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under age 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

8. Your Privacy Rights

U.S. Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident or reside in other U.S. states with privacy laws, you may have rights such as:

  • Accessing the personal data we hold about you

  • Requesting correction or deletion

  • Opting out of certain uses of your data

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

International Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or similar jurisdictions, you may have rights including:

  • Access to your personal data

  • Requesting correction or erasure

  • Restricting or objecting to processing

  • Requesting data portability

  • Withdrawing consent at any time

To exercise rights, contact us as noted below.

9. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Where GDPR applies, we rely on:

  • Consent

  • Performance of a contract (e.g., processing donations)

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Legitimate interests (Website improvement, analytics)

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The updated version will be posted here with a new effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact:

The Chaîne Foundation
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Foundation 1 Gatehall Dr., Suite P013 Parsippany, NJ 07054
Email: kathya@chaineus.org
Phone: 973.360.9200
Website: https://chainefoundation.org (chainefoundation.org)