Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 1, 2023

Victorville High Desert Free Donation Community ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our community members, volunteers, donors, and beneficiaries. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you engage with our organization.

Please note that all of our services are provided completely free of charge to the community, without any fees to donors, volunteers, or beneficiaries. Additionally, we issue tax receipts for donations.

By participating in our organization or accessing our website, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information to provide services and fulfill our mission:

Personal Identification Information: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, and mailing addresses.

Donation-Related Information: Details about items donated, recipient information, and volunteer history.

Automatically Collected Information: When visiting our website, we may collect information such as IP addresses, browser types, and other usage data through cookies and similar technologies.

Information Collected From Other Sources
We may obtain information about you from other sources, including social networks you use to connect with our services. This information may include your name, username, demographic details, updated address or contact information, interests, and publicly available data, such as information from social media profiles and online activities.

Combination of Information

We may combine the information we receive from and about you, including information you provide to us and information we automatically collect through our site applications, as well as information collected offline or from third-party sources, to help us tailor our communications to you and to improve our services.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process donations and distribute items to beneficiaries.

Communicate with donors, beneficiaries, and volunteers.

Improve our services, website functionality, and user experience.

Ensure compliance with organizational policies, including our non-resale policy.
We may share your personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. As these third parties and this category of affiliated third parties are considered unaffiliated under California law, you may opt out of our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To opt-out, please get in touch with victorvillehdfreedonationcomm@gmail.com

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except for trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our operations, or serving our community. These parties must maintain the confidentiality of your information.

We may also disclose your information:

To comply with legal requirements or respond to lawful requests by public authorities.

Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, as well as that of our donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries.

Public Forums

Any information you may disclose in ratings or reviews, on message boards, in chat rooms, or in other public areas of the services becomes public information. Please exercise caution when disclosing personal information in these public areas.

Links To Other Websites

The services may have links to third-party sites or applications, which may have privacy policies that differ from ours. We are not responsible for the practices of such sites or applications.

Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Non-Resale Policy

All items received from the Victorville High Desert Free Donation Community are intended for personal use by the beneficiaries. Items received from the charity are prohibited from being resold. This policy helps us maintain our commitment to community support and ensures donated items reach those in genuine need.

Free of Charge Policy

All of our services, including the receipt and distribution of donated items, are provided free of charge. We do not charge fees to donors, volunteers, or beneficiaries under any circumstances. This ensures that our community resources are accessible to all individuals in need without financial barriers.

Required Documentation

To ensure donations reach those in genuine need, beneficiaries may be asked to provide specific documentation to verify eligibility for our services. This documentation may include, but is not limited to:

A hospital card or medical record

Proof of income (such as a recent pay stub or benefits statement)

Photo identification (driver’s license, state ID, or passport)

Proof of residency (such as a utility bill or lease agreement)

All information provided will be used solely for eligibility verification and handled with confidentiality by this privacy policy.

Data Storage And Retention

Your personal information is stored on servers in the United States. You understand and agree that the Victorville High Desert Free Donation Community may collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process the information you provide as described in this Privacy Statement even if you are from an area outside the United States. Your personal information may be disclosed in response to inquiries or requests from government authorities or to respond to judicial processes in the United States. We will retain your personal information for as long as needed to provide you with the services or fulfill any legal or contractual obligations we may have.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may periodically update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any updates on our website and communicate significant changes to our community.

If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please get in touch with us at:

Victorville High Desert Free Donation Community
Address: 14148 Cll Domingo, 92392, Victorville, CA
Email: victorvillehdfreedonationcomm@gmail.com
Phone: +1 424-356-4350

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