Privacy Policy

Steampunk Farms Rescue Barn Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates steampunkfarms.org. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us.

What We Collect

We only collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:

• Name and email address (newsletter signup, contact form, volunteer applications)
• Mailing address (if you request a tax receipt or physical correspondence)
• Mobile phone number (only if you opt in to receive text updates — see Text Messaging below)
• Donation information (processed securely through Zeffy — we never see your full payment details)
• Account information from Google or Facebook if you choose to sign in with those services

Our site also collects basic analytics data (pages visited, browser type, referring site) to help us understand how visitors use the site. We do not use advertising trackers.

How We Use It

• Communicate with you about our programs, events, and the animals in our care
• Process and acknowledge donations and issue tax receipts as required by the IRS
• Coordinate volunteer and foster activities
• Improve our website and services

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

Text Messaging (SMS)

If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in, Steampunk Farms Rescue Barn may send you SMS text messages related to your support of the sanctuary — such as donation confirmations, receipts, and occasional updates about the animals and programs you support. Opting in to texts is never a condition of donating, making a purchase, or using our site.

• Consent: we send text messages only to people who have given express consent by providing their mobile number and opting in.
• Message frequency varies based on your interactions with us.
• Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile carrier and plan.
• Opt out anytime by replying STOP to any message; reply HELP for help, or email us at rescuebarn@steampunkfarms.org.
• We never sell or share your mobile number, or your consent to receive text messages, with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing. Your mobile information is used solely to deliver the messages you asked for.

Cookies

We use essential cookies to keep our site running properly and privacy-respecting analytics to understand general usage patterns. We do not use advertising cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not work as expected.

Third-Party Services

We rely on a small number of trusted services to operate:

• Zeffy — donation processing (zero platform fees for nonprofits)
• Square / Cleanpunk — merchandise sales
• Telnyx — text message (SMS) delivery
• Vercel — website hosting

Each service has its own privacy policy governing data they collect on their platforms.

Donor Privacy

We treat all donor information as confidential. Donation amounts and donor details are never publicly disclosed without your explicit consent, unless required by law.

Data Security

We use SSL encryption and follow industry-standard practices to protect your information. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, but we take reasonable steps to safeguard your data.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Ask us to correct or delete your information
• Unsubscribe from communications at any time
• Opt out of analytics tracking

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what data we collect and to request its deletion. Exercising these rights will never affect the quality of service we provide.

Children’s Privacy

Our site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we learn that we have, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted to this page.

Contact

Questions or requests regarding your privacy? Contact us through our contact form.