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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2026

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Introduction

Hoofbeats in the City (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data in compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other applicable privacy laws.

By using our services, including visiting our website, donating, volunteering, or otherwise engaging with us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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1.    Information We Collect

We collect personal information in a variety of ways, including when you visit our website, donate, subscribe to our newsletter, volunteer, or otherwise interact with us. The types of personal information we may collect include:

A. Personal Information You Provide:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.

  • Donation Information: Credit card details, billing information.

  • Communication Information: Email correspondence, survey responses, and feedback.

B. Automatically Collected Information:

  • Website Usage Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on the website, and interactions with the site.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and gather data on how our website is used.

C. Sensitive Information:

We do not typically collect sensitive personal information (e.g., racial/ethnic origin, health information) unless explicitly provided by you.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Process Donations and Payments: To process your contributions, issue receipts, and handle financial transactions.

  • To Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries, send you newsletters, updates, event invitations, or other communications related to our mission.

  • To Improve Our Services: To analyze usage data to enhance and personalize your experience with our website and services.

  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: To meet legal requirements, including tax laws and donor reporting obligations.

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3. Your Rights Under California Privacy Laws

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the following rights regarding their personal information:

A. Right to Know:

You have the right to request information about the categories of personal information we have collected, the sources of that information, the purpose for its collection, and any third parties with whom we share that information.

B. Right to Delete:

You may request that we delete any personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions (such as when the information is needed for legal or contractual purposes).

C. Right to Opt-Out of Sale of Personal Information:

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. If that changes in the future, you will have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal data.

D. Right to Non-Discrimination:

You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising any of the rights described in this Privacy Policy.

E. Right to Correct Inaccurate Information:

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.

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4. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights under the CCPA, please contact us using the following methods:

We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by law (usually within 45 days).

 

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with the following entities:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processors, email marketing platforms, or IT services.

  • Legal and Compliance: If required by law, we may share your personal information to comply with legal obligations or in response to a subpoena or other governmental request.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

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6. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please note that no method of data transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

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7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we update the policy, we will post the updated version on our website and update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.

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8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

9. California Residents – Additional Information

Under the CCPA, you can designate an authorized agent to exercise your privacy rights on your behalf. To do so, please provide us with a written request, including the name and contact information of your authorized agent.

Additionally, for any questions regarding the CCPA, you can contact the California Attorney General at:

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