1) Who We Are

Benefund Capital (“we”, “us”, or the “Organization”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to [your mission in one sentence]. We operate https://benefundcapital.360elevate.co/ (the “Site”).

Contact for Privacy Matters
Email: [privacy@benefundcapital.com]
Address: [full mailing address]
Phone: [number]

2) Scope

This Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit the Site or interact with us (e.g., contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, donations).

3) Information We Collect

• Information you provide: name, email, phone, mailing address, organization, message contents, preferences, and—if you donate—amount and payment method. (We do not store full payment card numbers; our payment processor handles them.)

• Automatically collected information: IP address, device and browser type, pages viewed, referring URLs, and timestamps.

• Cookies and similar technologies: used for essential Site functions and analytics (see §7).

4) How We Use Information

We use personal information to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide information about our programs and services.

• Manage newsletters and other communications (you may unsubscribe at any time).

• Process donations, issue receipts, and acknowledge supporters.

• Improve and secure the Site, conduct analytics, and prevent fraud/abuse.

• Comply with legal, accounting, and audit requirements applicable to nonprofits.

5) Legal Bases (where GDPR/UK GDPR apply)

Depending on your location, we process data based on: consent (e.g., marketing), legitimate interests (e.g., Site improvement and security), legal obligations (e.g., donation records), and/or performance of a relationship with you (e.g., responding to requests).

6) How We Share Information

• Service providers: website hosting, email and marketing platforms, analytics, and payment processors who act on our instructions and implement appropriate safeguards.

• Legal reasons: to comply with law, enforce our policies, or protect rights, safety, and operations.

• We do not sell personal information.

7) Cookies & Analytics

We may use first- and third-party cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand Site usage and improve performance.

• Manage cookies via your browser settings.

• To opt out of Google Analytics, visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

• If you deploy a cookie banner/consent tool, link it to this Policy.

8) Donations & Payments

Donations made through the Site are processed by [your payment processor, e.g., Stripe/PayPal/etc.]. The processor’s privacy policy governs the processing of payment data. We retain only limited transaction details necessary for receipts, accounting, and fraud prevention.

9) Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this Policy or as required by law (e.g., nonprofit donation recordkeeping). We then delete or anonymize data securely.

10) Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information (HTTPS, access controls, encryption in transit, and minimization). However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

11) Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, update, delete, restrict, or object to processing, and to data portability. You can also:

• Unsubscribe from emails via the link provided or by contacting us.

• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
  Submit requests to [privacy@benefundcapital.com]. We may verify your identity before responding.

Region-specific notices:

• California (CCPA/CPRA): We do not sell or “share” personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. California residents can request access/deletion by contacting us.

• EU/EEA & UK (GDPR): Where we transfer data outside your region, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses). You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

12) Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information, contact us so we can delete it.

13) Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., social media, donation platforms). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies.

14) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with the “Last updated” date. Material changes will be communicated prominently.