1. Personal Information
- Name
- Email address
- Postal address (when requested for receipt purposes)
- Payment details (processed securely through third-party services; we do not store full card numbers)

2. Non-Personal Information
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Operating system
- Referring website URLs
- Pages visited and time spent on each

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- Session cookies (to maintain your login or form-filling state)
- Persistent cookies (to remember your preferences)
- Web beacons and analytics scripts (to understand site usage and improve performance)

We use the information we collect to:
- Process and confirm your donations
- Send you thank-you notes, tax receipts, and optional updates (only if you opt in)
- Respond to your inquiries, feedback, or requests
- Improve website functionality, layout, and content
- Monitor and analyze trends to enhance our advocacy efforts
- Comply with legal obligations

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary:
- Donation records: up to 7 years (to comply with tax and accounting requirements)
- Communication history: up to 3 years (to resolve inquiries or disputes)
- Analytics data: aggregated and anonymized; individual browsing records removed after 12 months

- We do not sell your data to any other parties, ever.

All donations are processed through secure third-party payment platforms. We do not store your credit card or banking information on our servers.

When you submit personal information, our legal basis for processing includes:
- Consent: You agree to receive newsletters or updates.
- Contractual Necessity: We need your details to process donations and provide confirmations.
- Legitimate Interests: We analyze usage data to improve our website and mission outreach.

If you access our site from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses for data transfers
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest

You have the right to:
- Access a copy of your personal information
- Correct or update incomplete or inaccurate data
- Request deletion or restriction of processing
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is consent-based)
To exercise these rights, email us at justicefortristansheppard@gmail.com.

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational safeguards, such as:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
- Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
- Restricted access controls and regular security audits
- Employee training on data protection
While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure.

Most browsers accept cookies by default. You can:
- Disable or delete cookies via your browser settings.
- Use browser extensions to block trackers.
- Opt out of analytics tracking by adjusting your preferences on our cookie banner.
Disabling cookies may impact site functionality and your user experience.

Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data on a child, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

We rely on reputable third parties for:
- Payment processing (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Website hosting and security (e.g., AWS, Cloudflare)
- Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Email distribution (e.g., Mailchimp)
Each service maintains its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing their terms before interacting.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out:
justicefortristansheppard@gmail.com
Thank you for supporting Justice for Tristan Sheppard. Your trust and contributions help us continue the fight for accountability and reform

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.