Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Overview

This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their "Personally Identifiable Information" (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect, or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website.

What personal information do we collect?

When registering on our site, making a donation, filling out a form, or entering information on our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your name, email address, phone number, or other details to help you with your experience.

How do we use your information?

We may use the information we collect from you in the following ways:

  • To personalize your experience and deliver content and offerings most relevant to you.
  • To improve our website in order to better serve you.
  • To send periodic emails regarding your donations, events, or other programs and services.

How do we protect your information?

  • Our website is scanned on a regular basis for security vulnerabilities to make your visit as safe as possible.
  • We use regular malware scanning.
  • Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights.
  • All sensitive information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.
  • All transactions are processed through a gateway provider and are not stored or processed on our servers.

Do we use cookies?

We do not use cookies for tracking purposes. You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies through your browser settings. If you turn cookies off, some features may be disabled but this will not affect your ability to use our website.

Third-party disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information unless we provide users with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release information when its release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others' rights, property, or safety.

Compliance

This site honors the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), Fair Information Practices, and CAN-SPAM Act requirements. We do not specifically market to children under the age of 13. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users within 7 business days via email.

Contact Us

If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact us using the information below:

The Green Apple Pantry
4307 Kalamazoo Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
info@thegreenapplepantry.org