God's Garage — Restoring Cars, Restoring Lives
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Privacy Policy

Effective January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

God's Garage ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our clients, donors, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal information. By engaging with us, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of personal information, including but not limited to:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, physical address, age.
  • Vehicle Information: Details about vehicles provided by clients.
  • Social Security Numbers (SSN): Collected from donors for tax purposes.

3. Methods of Collection

We gather personal information through:

  • Online Forms: Voluntary submissions via our website.
  • In-Person Forms: Information provided during events or visits.
  • Third-Party Services: Platforms such as Shopify, MailerLite.

4. Use of Collected Information

The information we collect is utilized for:

  • Marketing: Informing you about our programs, events, and updates.
  • Communication: Responding to inquiries and providing support.
  • Fundraising: Managing donations and donor relations.
  • Client Services: Delivering and improving our services to clients.

5. Data Storage and Security

We store personal information locally and adhere to strict security measures to protect it. Our Document Retention Policy outlines the duration. You can review this policy here.

6. User Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from newsletters and marketing communications at any time.
  • Access, Correction, Deletion: To access, correct, or delete your personal information, please contact us at contact@godsgarage.org.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses Google Analytics to monitor and analyze web traffic. Google Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data helps us improve our website and services.

8. Compliance with Laws

We comply with all mandatory data protection laws in the United States applicable to nonprofit organizations. While many state privacy laws exempt nonprofits, we strive to adhere to best practices in data privacy and protection.

9. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: contact@godsgarage.org

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this policy regularly for any updates.