SHOFCO Website Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st March 2025

At SHOFCO (Shining Hope for Communities), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website https://www.shofco.org. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

 

1. Information We Collect

SHOFCO collects limited personal data through the following methods:

A. Automatically Collected Data (Third-Party Analytics)

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track website usage patterns and performance. This tool collects anonymous data such as IP addresses, device type, and browsing behavior. No personally identifiable information is collected through Google Analytics.
  • YouTube Embeds: Our site includes embedded YouTube videos. YouTube may collect data such as your IP address, interaction with videos, and browsing activity in accordance with their privacy policy.

B. Voluntarily Provided Data

  • Donation Processing (via Classy.org): When making a donation through our website, your personal and payment information is collected and processed by Classy.org, a third-party fundraising platform. SHOFCO does not store, access, or control this payment information.
  • Virtuous CRM: If you are a registered donor or subscriber within our system, we use Virtuous CRM to track interactions with SHOFCO. This data is used solely for donor relationship management.
  • Contact Forms: When you submit a contact form on our website, we collect your name, organization, and email address to respond to inquiries. This information is not shared with third parties.

C. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and enhance your browsing experience. Cookies may be set by third parties such as Google Analytics and YouTube.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may impact certain website functionalities.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

SHOFCO may use collected data for the following purposes:

  • To monitor and improve website performance and user experience.
  • To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact forms.
  • To manage donor relationships and communications.
  • To track engagement with embedded third-party media (e.g., YouTube).

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

 

3. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services

SHOFCO relies on reputable third-party service providers to support our operations. These third parties have their own privacy policies that govern data handling.

We do not store payment details from donations, as all transactions are securely processed by Classy.org.

 

4. Data Retention

  • Data submitted via contact forms is retained for internal reference and communication purposes.
  • Anonymous analytics data is stored according to Google Analytics’ retention settings.
  • Donor information managed through Virtuous CRM is retained as long as necessary for engagement and record-keeping.

You can request data deletion by contacting us at info@shofco.org.

 

5. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and SHOFCO cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

6. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of the personal data we have about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data.
  • Opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using Google’s opt-out tool.
  • Manage cookie preferences via browser settings.

To exercise your rights, please contact info@shofco.org.

 

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years old, and we do not knowingly collect data from minors.

 

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any significant changes will be posted here with an updated Effective Date.

 

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Email: info@shofco.org
Address: 222 Broadway, Floor 22, New York, NY 10038, United States

 

By using shofco.org, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Last Updated: 1st March 2025