Privacy policy

Unity Acres Foundation

Effective Date: July 9, 2026 | Last Updated: July 9, 2026

Unity Acres Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered as a charitable organization in the State of Illinois. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website or make a donation.

Information We Collect

Provided directly: Name, email, mailing address, phone number, payment/billing information (processed by our third-party payment processor — see Section 3).

Collected automatically: IP address, browser type, device information, website usage data, and cookies (see our Cookie Policy).

How We Use Your Information

  • Process donations and issue tax receipts
  • Communicate about your donation, our programs, or requested updates
  • Improve website and donor experience
  • Comply with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations
  • Detect and prevent fraud

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe) — PCI-DSS compliant
  • Service providers assisting with email, hosting, or analytics, under confidentiality obligations
  • Legal authorities, if required by law
  • Successor entities, in the event of an organizational merger or reorganization

Data Retention

We retain donor and financial records as required by IRS and Illinois recordkeeping requirements (generally [X years — confirm with accountant]), and other personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above.

Your Privacy Rights

All Users: Contact us anytime to update, correct, or request deletion of your information, or to unsubscribe from communications.

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request its deletion, and opt out of its sale (we do not sell personal information). Submit requests to anita@unityacresfoundation.org.

We will respond to verified requests within the timeframe required by applicable law.

International Visitors

While our services are primarily directed to U.S. donors, if you are accessing our site from outside the United States, please be aware your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our site, you consent to this transfer.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including SSL/TLS encrypted transmission and PCI-DSS compliant payment processing. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. You may manage preferences through our cookie settings tool or browser.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 (COPPA).

Our website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

Unity Acres Foundation

anita@unityacresfoundation.org | 312-420-8969

Unity Acres Foundation is registered as a charitable organization with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.

Financial information is available upon request or from the Illinois Attorney General, 500 South Second Street, Springfield, Illinois 62706.

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