Privacy Policy

Growin' Paynz, Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Denver, Colorado. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in the following ways:

Personal Information You Provide

• Name and email address when you sign up for our newsletter
• Name, email, and message content when you contact us through our contact form
• Donation-related information processed through third-party payment platforms (PayPal, Stripe)
• Shipping address when you request a shirt through our fundraiser

Automatically Collected Information

• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring URLs
• Device type and operating system
• IP address (anonymized where possible)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send newsletters and program updates you've opted into
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Process donations and fulfill fundraiser shirt orders
• Improve our website and outreach programs
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website or conducting our activities (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, email platforms), subject to confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Growin' Paynz, our supporters, or others.

4. Donations & Payment Processing

All donations are processed through secure third-party platforms including PayPal and Stripe. We do not store your full payment card details on our servers. Please review the privacy policies of those platforms for details on how they handle your financial information.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our site may not function properly without cookies.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers may unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email we send.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@growinpaynz.org.

9. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data to the best of our ability.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out: