Effective Date: September 9th 2025
The Pasadena Project (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit www.thepasadenaproject.org or engage with our programs, events, or donation platforms.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Personal Information You Provide: name, email, phone number, mailing address, donations, volunteer sign-ups, or event registrations.
- Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and site usage through cookies or analytics tools.
- Third-Party Sources: donation processors (e.g., PayPal), merchandise or ticket platforms (e.g., Bonfire, Eventbrite).
- Communication Preferences: when you sign up for our email newsletter or SMS list, we collect your email address and/or phone number.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process donations and send receipts.
- Communicate about events, volunteer opportunities, and updates.
- Improve our website and programs.
- Comply with legal and financial reporting requirements.
- To send you newsletters, updates, reminders, and event notices by email or SMS, in accordance with your preferences.
- To personalize content and messaging to better serve our community.
We will never sell or rent your personal information.
Sharing of Information
We may share your information only with:
- Service Providers: to process payments, send emails, or host events.
- Legal Requirements: when necessary to comply with law or valid legal requests.
- Impact Reporting: in aggregate, non-identifiable form to show community results.
Donor & Volunteer Privacy
- Donor names and contributions remain confidential unless you give consent for public recognition.
- Volunteer information is used only for scheduling, safety, and program management.
- Payment information is processed securely by third-party providers and never stored on our servers.
Your Choices
- Emails: You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in our messages or contacting us.
- Cookies: Manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
- Access: You may request to review, correct, or delete your information by contacting us.
- Email: You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in our emails.
- SMS/Text Messaging: You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP. Message and data rates may apply.
Data Retention & Security
We keep information only as long as necessary for our operations or legal obligations. We take reasonable steps to protect your information, though no method of storage or transmission is 100% secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our site and services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out:
The Pasadena Project
Email: support@thepasadenaproject.org
Phone: 410-991-2150