At Guardrail, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and sharing of your information when you interact with our website, services, or applications. By using Guardrail’s services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect
Guardrail collects various types of information to provide and improve our services. The information we may collect includes:

a. Personal Information: This may include your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and other identifying information. We collect this information when you voluntarily provide it, such as when you sign up for our newsletters, create an account, or make a donation.

b. Payment Information: When you make a donation or purchase a product through Guardrail, we collect payment details, such as credit card information, to process your transactions securely. We use trusted third-party payment processors to handle these transactions.

c. Website Usage Data: We may collect information about your interactions with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. We use cookies and similar technologies for this purpose, as explained in our Cookie Policy.

d. Donor History: We maintain records of your donation history, including the amount and date of your contributions. This information helps us provide you with accurate donation receipts and assess the impact of your support.

e. Communication Preferences: We may collect your communication preferences, including your choice to receive updates, newsletters, or other communications from Guardrail. You can update your preferences at any time.

How We Use Your Information
Guardrail uses the information we collect for the following purposes:

a. Providing Services: We use your personal information to provide our services, process donations, and deliver products you have ordered.

b. Communication: If you opt to receive updates and newsletters from us, we use your contact information to send you relevant information about our organization, events, and campaigns.

c. Analytics: We analyze website usage data to improve our website, services, and user experience. This data helps us understand how users interact with our content and make informed decisions about website enhancements.

d. Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with legal and regulatory requirements, such as financial reporting and tax filings.

Sharing Your Information
Guardrail does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information with the following parties, but only to the extent necessary to fulfill our mission and provide you with the best possible experience:

a. Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers, such as payment processors, email marketing platforms, and website hosting services, to facilitate our operations.

b. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or government authorities.

c. Aggregate Data: We may share aggregated, non-personal information, such as website usage statistics, with third parties for research, analysis, or marketing purposes.

Security Measures
Guardrail takes the security of your personal information seriously. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

Your Privacy Choices
As a user of Guardrail’s services, you have certain rights and choices regarding your personal information:

a. Access and Correction: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections to inaccuracies.

b. Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving communications from Guardrail at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link provided in our emails.

c. Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances, subject to legal requirements.

Changes to this Privacy Policy
Guardrail may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website or contacting you directly.

Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Guardrail
123 Main Street
City, State, ZIP
Email: privacy@guardrail.org
Phone: (123) 456-7890

Thank you for trusting Guardrail with your personal information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data handling practices.