Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 23, 2026
Clifton Christian Church Food Bank (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect through our website (cccfoodbank.com), how we use and protect that information, and your rights regarding your personal data.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, as well as data gathered automatically when you navigate our site.
A. Personal Information Provided Directly
We collect personal information when you interact with our website, such as when you make a donation, apply to volunteer, sign up for updates, or contact us:
Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and physical mailing address.
Donation Details: Transaction history, payment amounts, and billing address. (Note: Full credit card and financial details are processed securely through our third-party payment processors and are never stored on our servers).
Volunteer Application Information: Availability, emergency contact details, and relevant personal background details submitted through forms.
B. Technical & Usage Data
When you visit our website, certain technical information is collected automatically through cookies and browser interaction:
IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website addresses.
Language preferences (such as interactions with our language translation tools).
2. Donor Privacy Protection
We hold our donors’ trust in the highest regard. We do not sell, rent, trade, or share donor personal information with any third-party organizations, commercial entities, or external charities.
We will only share donor information if required by law or if explicit, written authorization is provided by the donor for a specific recognition purpose.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect strictly to support our community mission and site operations:
Processing Contributions: To process financial donations, issue tax receipts, and acknowledge donor support.
Community Outreach & Communication: To send pantry schedules, volunteer schedules, news, fundraising notices, and updates about food distributions.
Volunteer Management: To evaluate, place, and coordinate community volunteers.
Website Optimization: To analyze website usage trends, fix technical issues, and improve site performance and accessibility.
Legal Compliance: To meet regulatory, accounting, and legal requirements.
4. Cookies & Third-Party Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user navigation and analyze traffic.
Essential Cookies: Necessary for website operation, security, and accessibility.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with site content (e.g., via Google Analytics).
Third-Party Services: Our site integrates third-party tools (such as video players, translation tools, and secure payment portals). These providers may collect technical data according to their own privacy policies.
You can adjust your browser settings to decline non-essential cookies at any time, though some site functions may perform differently as a result.
5. Information Security
We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical security measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure. All financial transactions on our site are conducted via SSL-encrypted security protocols through certified payment processing partners.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites, such as community partner organizations, government agencies, or social media platforms like Facebook. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy notices of any third-party sites you visit.
7. Your Choices & Communication Preferences
You have full control over how we communicate with you:
Email Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails or contacting us directly.
Data Access & Updates: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information held by us by reaching out to our team.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable legal standards. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
Clifton Christian Church Food Bank
3241 F 1/4 Rd.
Clifton, CO 81520
Phone: (970) 208-8141
Email: info@cccfoodbank.com