Effective Date: July 29, 2026
Last Updated: July 29, 2026
At CANTER (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy applies to our website and any related online services, forms, or applications operated by CANTER.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information directly from you when you interact with our website, make a donation, apply for or participate in our programs, or communicate with us.
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and physical mailing address when you submit an inquiry form, sign up for updates, or register for programs.
- Donation & Payment Data: Payment details (such as credit/debit card numbers or bank information) provided during online donations or sponsorship payments. Note: Payment card processing is handled securely by PCI-compliant third-party payment gateways; CANTER does not store full credit card details on our servers.
- Program & Volunteer Applications: Background details, emergency contact info, or participant details provided in program forms or volunteer applications.
B. Automatically Collected Information
- Usage & Technical Data: Basic browser information, device type, IP address, and pages visited to help us optimize website performance and user experience.
- Cookies: Minimal cookies or standard web session tools used to ensure site functionality and basic security. You can manage cookie preferences directly through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect strictly to support CANTER’s mission and operations:
- Processing donations, sponsorships, and issuing tax/acknowledgment receipts.
- Administering programs, volunteer coordination, and participant safety.
- Communicating organizational updates, newsletters, event invitations, or administrative notices.
- Improving our website usability, functionality, and security measures.
- Complying with legal, tax, or regulatory obligations.
3. Donor Privacy Policy
CANTER deeply values the trust of our donors. We do not sell, trade, rent, or lease donor personal information (online or offline) to any third party for commercial or marketing purposes. Donor names and contact details are used strictly for processing donations, stewardship, and official CANTER communications.
4. How We Share Information
We only share personal information under limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist in operating our website, processing payments, managing email delivery, or database management. These providers are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or government regulation, or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, or security of CANTER, our participants, or the public.
5. Data Security & Retention
We implement technical, administrative, and physical safety measures (such as SSL encryption) to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. Information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the operational, tax, or legal requirements of the organization.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended to collect personal data directly from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental or guardian consent. Any program application details involving minors must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided personal information directly online without consent, we will promptly delete it.
7. Your Rights & Choices
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails or updates at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.
- Access & Updates: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal contact information from our active databases by reaching out to us.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites or partner portals. CANTER is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or our operational practices. The updated date at the top of this page will indicate when the latest revisions took effect.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
CANTER
Email: admin@projectcanter.org
Mailing Address: 316 S Washington Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521