Electronic Data Privacy Policy Statements

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Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 30, 2025

Steampunk Farms Rescue Barn Inc. ("we," "us," or "our"), a California Nonprofit Corporation and recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization, operates the website steampunkfarms.org (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your Personal Information in accordance with applicable federal and California state laws and best practices.

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge and consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

We may collect personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") when you voluntarily provide it to us, including but not limited to:

• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Phone number
• Donation and payment information
• Other information you choose to provide
  

We collect and use Personal Information for legitimate charitable and operational purposes, including:

• Processing donations, issuing tax receipts, and complying with IRS reporting requirements (Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3))
• Responding to your inquiries, requests, or comments
• Providing newsletters, updates, and information regarding our programs and initiatives
• Enhancing our Site and services through analytics and user experience improvements
• Complying with applicable legal and regulatory obligations
  

As part of our standard operational procedures, our Site automatically collects information ("Log Data") when you visit, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and interactions
• Date and time of visits
• Time spent on pages
• Referral sources
  

This information is collected to analyze trends, maintain and improve our Site's functionality, and better understand our audience's needs and preferences.

Our Site uses cookies—small data files stored on your device—to improve your browsing experience, track usage patterns, and gather aggregate analytics. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, please note that doing so may limit certain functionalities of our Site.

Protecting your Personal Information is critically important to us. We employ industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption, to safeguard your information. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is entirely secure. While we strive to protect your information using commercially reasonable means, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise disclose your Personal Information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may disclose your information to trusted third-party service providers solely for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy (such as donation processing and communication management), under strict confidentiality agreements.

We may disclose your Personal Information if required by law, subpoena, or legal investigation, or to protect the safety, rights, and property of our organization or others.

If you are a California resident, under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California’s "Shine the Light" law (Civil Code Section 1798.83), you have certain rights regarding your Personal Information, including:

• Right to Know: You may request details about the categories of Personal Information we collect, the purpose of collection, and any third parties with whom we share this information.
• Right to Access: You can request a copy of your Personal Information we hold.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your Personal Information, subject to certain exceptions required by law.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercising your privacy rights will not affect the quality of service we provide.
  

To exercise your rights, please contact us via the methods outlined at the end of this policy.

In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under this age. If we become aware of such collection, we will promptly delete that information.

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies when accessing external links.

In alignment with nonprofit best practices and IRS guidelines, we respect donor privacy and confidentiality. Donor Personal Information, including donation amounts, will not be shared or publicly disclosed without explicit donor consent unless required by law.

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes become effective upon posting the updated policy to this page. Your continued use of our Site after any changes constitutes your acknowledgment and consent to the revised Privacy Policy.

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

Steampunk Farms Rescue Barn Inc.
37370 Montezuma Valley Rd.
Ranchita, CA 92066
Email: website@steampunkfarms.org

This Privacy Policy was last updated on April 30, 2025.