Our Privacy Policy
CherishAbility (“we,’ “our,” or “us’) is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, donors, program participants, and supporters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or interact with us online.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
Contact information such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you complete a contact form or sign up for our email newsletter
Donation information such as your name, billing address, and payment details when you make an online donation. Payment transactions are processed securely through Blackbaud, PayPal, and Venmo. CherishAbility does not store your payment card information.
We also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, including:
Usage data such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs, collected through Google Analytics. This information is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
Cookies and similar technologies used by Google Analytics to track website usage. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some website features may not function properly as a result.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Process donations and provide donation acknowledgments for tax purposes
Send newsletters, program updates, and organizational news to subscribers who have opted in
Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
Improve our website and understand how visitors engage with our content
Comply with legal obligations
How We Share Your Information
CherishAbility does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not share personal information with other nonprofit organizations or partner organizations for their own use, regardless of our affiliation or relationship with them. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and processing donations, including Blackbaud, PayPal, Venmo, Google Analytics, and Mailchimp, each of which maintains its own privacy and security standards
When required by law, regulation, or legal process
To protect the rights, safety, or property of CherishAbility, our staff, or our participants
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our email newsletter or otherwise opt in to receive communications from us, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly. We use Mailchimp to manage our email communications.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, to comply with legal obligations, and in accordance with our Document Retention & Destruction Policy. Donation records are retained as required by applicable tax laws.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Program registration for minor participants requires a parent or guardian to provide information on the child's behalf.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Choices
You may contact us at any time to:
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information, subject to our legal and operational obligations
Opt out of email communications
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
CherishAbility
555 SE MLK Blvd.
Suite 105 #6508
Portland, OR 97214