Effective Date: June 3, 2025

Bluelinelegacy respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, interact with us online, or engage with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information voluntarily submitted by users (e.g., through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, event registrations, or donations).
• Payment Information: If you make a donation, your payment details are processed securely by third-party services and are not stored on our servers.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referral source, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries or support requests;
• Process donations and provide tax documentation;
• Communicate with you about events, updates, and outreach opportunities;
• Improve our website, programs, and services;
• Comply with legal obligations.

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, monitor website performance, and analyze traffic patterns. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly.

4. Sharing of Information

Bluelinelegacy does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share information with trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email services) solely for the purpose of operating our website and programs. All such providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

We may also disclose your information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Bluelinelegacy, its users, or others.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. While no system is completely secure, we strive to use industry best practices to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

6. Third-Party Sites

This Privacy Policy does not apply to websites linked from our site. Please review the privacy policies of those third parties independently.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or correct your personal information;
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal or operational retention needs);
• Unsubscribe from communications at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: privacy@bluelinelegacy.org

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website signifies your agreement to the updated policy.