Privacy Policy

VINNY'S PROMISE
Privacy Policy & Legal Disclaimer
Effective Date: April 30, 2026 | Last Updated: April 30, 2026
Vinny's Promise ("we," "us," or "our") is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to protecting the privacy and security of the individuals who visit our website and support our mission. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and make donations or participate in our programs. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site. This document also contains a Legal Disclaimer governing your use of our website and services. Together, these sections constitute a binding agreement between you and Vinny's Promise.

 

PART ONE — PRIVACY POLICY
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
 Contact Information: Your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number when
you fill out a contact form, register for an event, or subscribe to our newsletter.
 Donation Information: Payment card details, billing address, and donation amount when you
make a financial contribution. Note: full payment card numbers are processed by our thirdparty payment processor and are never stored on our servers.
 Voluntarily Submitted Information: Any information you choose to share when contacting us,
applying for assistance, or completing surveys and program applications.
 Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages
visited, and time spent on pages, collected automatically through cookies and similar
technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
 To process and acknowledge donations and issue tax receipts as required by law.
 To communicate with you about our programs, events, campaigns, and organizational
updates.
 To respond to your inquiries and provide customer service.
 To evaluate applications from families seeking assistance.
 To improve our website, programs, and donor experience.
 To comply with legal obligations, including IRS reporting requirements applicable to 501(c)(3)
organizations.
 To detect and prevent fraudulent transactions and protect the security of our organization.
3. How We Share Your Information
Vinny's Promise does not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third
parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following
limited circumstances:
 Service Providers: We engage trusted third-party vendors (such as payment processors,
email platforms, and event management tools) who assist us in operating our website and
conducting our mission. These vendors are contractually obligated to keep your information
confidential.
 Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or
governmental authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our organization,
donors, or the public.
 Organizational Transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or dissolution of
Vinny's Promise, donor information may be transferred subject to the same privacy
commitments outlined here.
4. Donor Privacy Commitment
Vinny's Promise is committed to the highest standards of donor privacy. We adhere to the Donor
Bill of Rights as established by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). Specifically:
 We will not share, sell, or trade donor names or personal information with any other
organization.
 Donors have the right to have their names removed from any mailing list we maintain.
 Donors may request to give anonymously, and we will honor that request in all public
recognition.
 We will provide donors with accurate and truthful information about our organization and how
donations are used.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies — small data files stored on your device — to enhance your
browsing experience and analyze site traffic. We may use the following types of cookies:
 Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function correctly.
 Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google
Analytics). This data is aggregated and anonymous.
 Marketing Cookies: May be used to track the effectiveness of our fundraising campaigns.
You may configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent.
Please note that some features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable and appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to
protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
All donation transactions are encrypted using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology. However,
no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute
security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights with respect to your personal information:
 Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about
you and ask us to correct any inaccuracies.
 Opt-Out of Communications: You may unsubscribe from our email list at any time by clicking
the "unsubscribe" link in any email or by contacting us directly.
 Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to our legal
obligations to retain certain records (e.g., donation records required for IRS compliance).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of
this document.
8. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and our
payment processing partner. These sites operate under their own privacy policies, and we are not
responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy
of any third-party site you visit.
9. 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 without verifiable parental consent. If we become
aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it
promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact
us immediately.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make material
changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document and, where
appropriate, notify you by email or prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of our
website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
PART TWO — LEGAL DISCLAIMER
11. General Disclaimer
The information provided on this website is for general informational and charitable fundraising
purposes only. While Vinny's Promise strives to keep all information current and accurate, we
make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness,
accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the website or its content. Any reliance you place
on such information is strictly at your own risk.
12. Not Legal, Medical, or Financial Advice
Nothing on this website constitutes legal, medical, financial, or professional advice of any kind.
The resources and information we provide are intended to offer general support and community
awareness. Families seeking legal, medical, or financial guidance should consult with a qualified
professional licensed in the relevant jurisdiction.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Vinny's Promise, its officers, directors,
employees, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special,
consequential, or exemplary damages arising from:
 Your use of, or inability to use, our website or services.
 Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content of this website.
 Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.
 Any third-party conduct or content on our website or linked sites.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability for
consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
14. Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images,
photographs, and multimedia content — is the property of Vinny's Promise or its content suppliers
and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may
not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this site without
express written permission from Vinny's Promise.
15. Use of Donations
Vinny's Promise is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible
to the extent permitted by law. Vinny's Promise reserves the right to use donated funds in the
manner it determines best serves its charitable mission. Where a donor designates a gift for a
specific purpose, we will honor that designation to the extent practicable. Donation amounts are
final; refunds will be considered on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed.
16. Accuracy of Fundraising Materials
Vinny's Promise is committed to truthful and transparent fundraising. All statistics, impact claims,
and program descriptions on this website reflect our best knowledge and are updated
periodically. We do not guarantee that any specific outcome will result from any donation, and
past program results are not a guarantee of future impact.
17. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy and Legal Disclaimer are governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising
out of or related to this policy or your use of this website shall be resolved exclusively in the state
or federal courts located in Westchester County, New York.
18. Severability
If any provision of this Privacy Policy or Legal Disclaimer is found to be unlawful, void, or
unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and
enforceability of the remaining provisions.
19. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or Legal
Disclaimer, please contact us:
Vinny's Promise
Email: info@vinnyspromise.org
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Address: Yonkers, New York
Website: www.vinnyspromise.org
This document was prepared for informational purposes. Vinny's Promise recommends that this Privacy Policy
and Legal Disclaimer be reviewed by a licensed attorney prior to publication to ensure compliance with applicable
federal, state, and local laws.
© 2026 Vinny's Promise. All rights reserved. Registered 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization.