At AfterLight Project, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your information. We only collect what we need to process donations, run our programs, and keep in touch with you. We never sell or trade your personal information. If you’d like to stay anonymous, we will honor that request. You can update your information or opt out of communications at any time by contacting us. For more details, please see our full Privacy Policy below.

Effective November 22, 2025

INTRODUCTION

AfterLight Project ("we," "our," or "us") values the trust placed in us by donors, volunteers, program participants, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, protect, and share personal information. By interacting with us or using our website, you consent to the practices outlined here. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy in compliance with applicable federal and state laws and ethical standards for nonprofit organizations.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

When you engage with us, we may collect personal information that you choose to provide, including your name, mailing address, email address, and phone number. If you donate, we may also collect payment details, donation history, and any preferences you indicate regarding recognition or communication. In connection with our programs and services, we may collect additional information necessary to provide support and track participation. When you visit our website, we may automatically collect technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, and how you use our site. This information helps us understand how people use our website, enabling us to improve its functionality and effectiveness.

HOW WE USE INFORMATION

We use personal information to support our nonprofit mission. This includes processing donations and issuing receipts, acknowledging contributions when permission is granted, communicating with supporters and program participants, administering programs, complying with legal and financial obligations, and improving the services and resources we provide. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information with outside parties.

SHARING OF INFORMATION

We may share information with trusted service providers who perform work on our behalf, such as payment processors, mailing services, or data management providers. These partners are contractually required to protect the confidentiality and security of the information. We may also disclose information if necessary to comply with law, such as reporting obligations to the Internal Revenue Service, or in response to valid legal requests.

DONOR PRIVACY

We take donor privacy seriously. Donor information is used solely for processing gifts, maintaining records required by law, and communicating with donors in accordance with their preferences. Donors may request anonymity, and we will honor such requests. We will not publish or share donor names or donation details without consent, except where required by law.

DATA SECURITY

We maintain reasonable safeguards to protect personal information against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. Sensitive information, including payment data, is protected through secure technologies and restricted access. While no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, we take steps to minimize risks and protect the information entrusted to us.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we discover that such information was collected inadvertently, we will delete it immediately in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights under applicable laws. These may include the right to access the information we hold about you, to request corrections, to ask for the deletion of your data when legally permissible, and to opt out of communications. We respect these rights and will promptly honor valid requests.

COMPLIANCE

As a 501(c)(3) organization, we comply with IRS requirements for donor record-keeping and reporting. We also follow privacy laws that may apply to our supporters and program participants, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Beyond these legal obligations, we uphold ethical standards of nonprofit governance, transparency, and accountability in handling all personal information.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any updates on our website with a revised "Effective Date." If we make significant changes, we will take reasonable steps to notify affected individuals.

CONTACT US

If you have any concerns, questions, or comments regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact us at:

AFTERLIGHT PROJECT 
flamekeeper@afterlightproject.org