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Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Privacy Policy Effective Date: January 10, 2025

Website: www.shelteralliancemd.org

Organization: The Shelter Alliance, a fund of the Mid-Shore Community Foundation (MSCF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

 

 

 

1. Introduction

 

 

The Shelter Alliance (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information through our website and related online forms.

 

By using this site, you agree to the terms described in this policy.

 

 

 

2. Information We Collect

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We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:

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a. Personal Information

 

When you fill out a form, make a donation, or sign up to volunteer, we may collect:

 

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number

  • Donation amount (processed securely through our partner platform)

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b. Non-Personal Information

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We may automatically collect limited information about your visit, such as:

 

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Date, time, and pages visited

  • Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)

 

 

This helps us understand website traffic patterns and improve your experience.

 

 

 

3. How We Use Your Information

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We use the information we collect to:

 

  • Communicate with you about events, volunteer opportunities, or updates related to our mission.

  • Process and acknowledge donations made through the Mid-Shore Community Foundation (MSCF).

  • Maintain accurate records of supporters and volunteers.

  • Improve the functionality and content of our website.

 

 

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

 

 

 

4. Donation Processing

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All donations are processed through the Mid-Shore Community Foundation (MSCF), a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Payment and financial details are collected and processed securely through their donation platform.

We do not store credit card or payment information on our servers.

 

For questions about donation processing, please contact MSCF directly at www.mscf.org.

 

 

 

5. Cookies

 

 

Our website may use “cookies” -- small text files stored on your device -- to enhance your experience. Cookies help remember preferences, improve site navigation, and measure engagement.

 

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function properly as a result.

 

 

 

6. Email Communications

 

 

If you subscribe to our mailing list or complete a contact form, we may send occasional updates about events, programs, or opportunities to support our mission.

 

You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly.

 

 

 

7. Data Security

 

 

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

 

However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of transmitted data.

 

 

 

8. Children’s Privacy

 

 

Our website and programs are not directed to children under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we learn that a child under 13 has provided personal data, we will promptly delete it.

 

 

 

9. Links to Other Websites

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Our website may contain links to other nonprofit or partner websites, including the Mid-Shore Community Foundation.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

 

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

 

 

 

10. Your Rights

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You have the right to:

 

  • Request a copy of the personal data we have about you.

  • Ask us to correct, update, or delete your information.

  • Withdraw consent for communications at any time.

 

 

To make a request, contact us using the information below.

 

 

 

11. Updates to This Policy

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We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect organizational or legal updates.

The date at the top of this page indicates the latest revision. Updates will take effect immediately upon posting.

 

 

 

12. Contact Information

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If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

 

The Shelter Alliance

Email: contact@shelteralliancemd.org

Mail: PO Box 2, Chestertown, MD 21620

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