Privacy Policy

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Charles Ross Jr. and affiliated program operations ("we," "our," or "us") collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information when you access or interact with this website, including related landing pages, donation resources, communications forms, and publicly posted content.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Contact information, including name, email address, and phone number you voluntarily provide.
• Transaction-related metadata when you use third-party donation processors linked from this website.
• Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and usage logs.
• Communications content you submit through inquiries, outreach, or staff correspondence.

3. Lawful Basis and Use of Data

We process personal data for legitimate interests, performance of requested services, compliance obligations, and, where applicable, user consent. Typical uses include responding to inquiries, administering programs, improving website operations, monitoring abuse, and maintaining organizational records.

4. Third-Party Services and Donation Providers

Donation links may direct users to third-party payment platforms (for example, PayPal, Cash App, or Stripe). We do not control third-party privacy practices and are not responsible for external policies, security controls, or processing activities performed outside this website. Users should review each provider's legal terms and privacy disclosures before submitting payment information.

5. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for operational, legal, or administrative purposes. Reasonable technical and organizational safeguards are implemented to reduce unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction; however, no networked system can be guaranteed fully secure.

6. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to maintain session integrity, improve usability, and evaluate aggregated traffic patterns. You may adjust browser settings to reject cookies, but certain website features may not function as intended.

7. User Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of personal data, and may object to certain processing activities. Requests may be submitted using the contact information made available through the website.

8. Children's Information

This website is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law. If you believe information was submitted improperly, please contact us so the matter can be reviewed and addressed.

9. Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material updates will be reflected by the effective date shown above, and continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acknowledgment of the revised policy.

10. Contact Information

Questions, requests, or notices related to this Privacy Policy may be submitted using the following contact channels.