Friends of YOSAR Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 10/10/2025Friends of YOSAR values your trust and is committed to protecting your privacy. We will never give, sell, trade, or share your email address or personal information with outside organizations for their own marketing purposes.
Our Commitment to Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. This notice explains our online and offline information practices and the choices you can make about how your information is collected, used, and shared. We make this notice available on our website and at every point where personal information may be requested.
The Information We Collect
This policy applies to all information collected by or submitted to Friends of YOSAR, including through our website, donation forms, events, and communications.
We may collect: Name, Email address, Mailing address, Phone number, Payment information (for donations, processed securely through third-party providers), Volunteer or event registration details, and any other information you voluntarily provide when contacting us.
How We Use Information
- Email Communications: Used solely for newsletters or updates. You can unsubscribe anytime. - Donations: Donor information is used only to process contributions, send receipts, and acknowledgments.
Donations are processed through secure third-party payment processors. Friends of YOSAR does not store full credit card data.
- Volunteer & Event Coordination: Information is used for logistics and communication only. - Program Updates & Impact Reports: Occasionally used to share impact stories or event invitations. You can opt out at any time.
- Website Analytics: We may collect non-identifying data to improve functionality. We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking.
Friends of YOSAR never uses or shares personally identifiable information in ways unrelated to these purposes without consent.
Donor Privacy Policy
In accordance with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Donor Bill of Rights, Friends of YOSAR pledges to:
1. Protect Donor Information – We will not sell, rent, or exchange donor names or personal information. 2. Limit Access – Donor data is accessible only to authorized personnel.
3. Respect Anonymity – Donors may give anonymously.
4. Provide Transparency – Donors can review or correct their records upon request. 5. Communicate Consent – Donors can opt out of mailings or limit use of their data. 6. Secure Data Storage – Financial data is processed securely and in compliance with PCI-DSS standards.
Data Retention and Access Rights
Friends of YOSAR retains donor and contact information only as long as necessary for operational, financial, or legal record-keeping purposes.
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to access, correct, or delete your information and opt out of communications by contacting us.
Our Commitment to Data Security
We use appropriate physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect your information. Online donations and forms are protected by SSL encryption and other modern security protocols.
Our Commitment to Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or maintain personal information from anyone under 13 years of age.
To Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us: Friends of YOSAR
Email: info@friendsofyosar.org
Website: www.friendsofyosar.org
Mail: P.O. Box 611 Yosemite National Park, CA 95389