Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 14, 2026
Organization Name: Small Town, Loud Voices

1. Introduction

Small Town, Loud Voices (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, submit a grant application, or make a donation.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
Organization name and details (for grant applicants)
Information included in grant applications
Donation details (amount, date, and related information)
Any other information you choose to provide

b. Payment Information
Donations are processed through third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

c. Automatically Collected Information

IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Review and process grant applications
Communicate with applicants and donors
Process and acknowledge donations
Provide updates about our programs and activities
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with:

Service providers (e.g., payment processors, website hosting)
Contractors or partners who help us operate our programs
Government or regulatory authorities if required by law

All third parties are expected to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and understand how visitors use our site.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

6. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
Correct inaccurate personal information
Limit use of sensitive personal information (if applicable)
Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
smalltownloudvoices@gmail.com

We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

Fulfill the purposes described in this policy
Comply with legal, accounting, and reporting requirements

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Small Town, Loud Voices
smalltownloudvoices@gmail.com