Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 09-05-2025
The Ev Effect
A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

Introduction

The Ev Effect (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. We are committed to protecting the personal information of our donors, volunteers, students, sponsors, and visitors to our website, www.eveffect.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you interact with us online or offline.

By using our website, donating, registering for events, or otherwise providing your information, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information You Provide:

Name, address, email address, phone number
Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers such as PayPal)
Event registrations, newsletter signups, and contact form submissions

Automatically Collected Information:

IP address, browser type, device information
Pages visited and referring websites
Cookies and similar technologies (see “Cookies” section below)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process donations and ticket purchases
Send donation receipts and acknowledgments
Communicate about events, programs, and updates
Provide newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
Improve website functionality and user experience
Comply with legal, tax, and reporting requirements

Donor Privacy

We do not sell, trade, or share our donors' personal information with any other organization, nor do we send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations. Your personal information will only be used for the purposes outlined in this policy.

Sharing of Information

We may share information with:

Service Providers: Trusted vendors (e.g., PayPal, Constant Contact, web hosting) who assist us in operating our website and services.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government regulation.
We require that third-party providers maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Sensitive financial information (such as credit card numbers) is not stored on our servers and is processed securely through third-party payment processors.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information
Opt-out of receiving marketing communications
Request that we limit or stop the use of your data

To exercise your rights, please contact us at the information below.

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

The Ev Effect
PO Box #5 Dimondale, MI 48821
Email: lauraguild@eveffect.org
Phone: 517-231-7457

This policy is:

Legally sound for a U.S. nonprofit
Covers donors, volunteers, and general site visitors
Donor privacy–compliant (required for many nonprofit platforms and grant applications)
Accessible and plain-language friendly

Donor Privacy Commitment

At The Ev Effect, we deeply value the trust you place in us. Your personal information and generosity are safe, we will never sell, trade, or share your information with anyone else. All donations are processed securely, and your support is used only to create more ripples of kindness in our community.

Thank you for being part of the ripple.