Privacy Policy

Who We Are

'Til All Families Are Blessed ("TAFAB," "we," "us," or "our") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in Washington, DC (EIN: 86-2269422). Our mission is to end homelessness in the Washington Metropolitan area by providing gift card outreach, housing support, and community engagement to individuals and families in need.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website at tilallfamiliesareblessed.org, through our donation processing platforms, and through any other interactions you have with TAFAB.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

Information you provide directly:

• Your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number (when you donate, volunteer, or contact us)
• Donation amounts and payment method details (processed securely through our payment partners)
• Messages or inquiries you submit through our contact forms
• Volunteer or partnership inquiry information

Information collected automatically:

• Browser type and version, device type, and operating system
• Pages visited on our website and how long you spent on each page
• Referring website (the site you came from before visiting ours)
• IP address and approximate geographic location (city or region level)

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, government ID numbers, health information, or biometric data.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Processing your donation and sending you a receipt and tax acknowledgment letter
• Communicating with you about our programs, events, and mission updates (with your consent)
• Responding to your questions, comments, or requests
• Coordinating volunteer opportunities and corporate partnerships
• Improving our website and understanding how visitors use it
• Fulfilling our legal and regulatory obligations as a registered 501(c)(3)
• Sending quarterly impact reports to recurring donors

We will not use your information for any purpose that is inconsistent with this policy without your prior consent.

How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We work with trusted third-party vendors (such as payment processors and email platforms) who process data on our behalf under confidentiality agreements. They may not use your data for their own purposes.
• Legal compliance: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Organizational protection: We may share information to protect the rights, property, or safety of TAFAB, our donors, volunteers, or others.
• With your consent: We may share information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

We never share donor information with other nonprofit organizations, political organizations, or commercial companies for their own marketing purposes.

Donation and Payment Information

When you make a donation, your payment is processed by a secure third-party payment processor. TAFAB does not store your full credit card, debit card, or bank account numbers on our servers.

We retain donor records, including your name, contact information, donation amount, and date, as required by law and for IRS compliance purposes as a 501(c)(3) organization. These records are used solely to:

• Provide you with tax-deductible donation acknowledgment letters
• Maintain our required nonprofit financial records
• Send you annual giving summaries if you are a recurring donor

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use our site. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device.

We may use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., maintaining your session if you fill out a form)
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve it
• Preference cookies: Remember your choices and settings to improve your experience

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some website functionality. We do not use cookies for advertising or targeted marketing.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You may ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to our legal and recordkeeping obligations.
• Opt-out of communications: You may unsubscribe from our email updates at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.
• Donor anonymity: You may request that your donation be processed anonymously or that your name not be used in any public acknowledgment.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@tilallfamiliesareblessed.org. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Data Security

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Using SSL/TLS encryption for data transmitted through our website
• Partnering with PCI-compliant payment processors for all financial transactions
• Limiting access to personal information to authorized staff and volunteers who need it to perform their duties
• Regularly reviewing our data practices and security procedures

No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@tilallfamiliesareblessed.org and we will promptly delete that information from our records.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please reach out to us:

• Email: info@tilallfamiliesareblessed.org
• Mailing Address: 'Til All Families Are Blessed, 712 H Street NE, Suite 1438, Washington, DC 20002
• Organization: 'Til All Families Are Blessed (EIN: 86-2269422)

We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns promptly and transparently. We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 business days.