Privacy Policy

Friends of Silver Lake Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 11th, 2026


Friends of Silver Lake (“Friends of Silver Lake,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website, make a donation, sign up for communications, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our website or providing personal information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information reasonably necessary to support our mission and operate our organization.

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

You may provide personal information when you:

  • Make a donation
  • Sign up for email updates or newsletters
  • Complete a contact, volunteer, or event form
  • Communicate with us by email or other means

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Donation amount and frequency
  • Any message or information you choose to provide


b. Donation and Payment Information

Donations are processed through trusted third-party payment processors. Friends of Silver Lake does not store full credit card or bank account numbers on our servers.

Payment processors may collect information necessary to complete a transaction, such as payment method details and billing information. This information is governed by the privacy policies of those processors.

Friends of Silver Lake does not sell, rent, or share donor information with third parties for marketing or fundraising purposes.


c. Automatically Collected Website Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect limited technical information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device type
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Referring website

This information is used in aggregate to improve website performance, security, and usability.


2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Process and acknowledge donations
  • Provide donation receipts and tax documentation
  • Communicate about our mission, programs, events, and updates
  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Maintain accurate donor and supporter records
  • Improve our website and outreach efforts
  • Comply with legal, accounting, and regulatory obligations

Friends of Silver Lake does not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise provide personal information to third parties, except as required to operate our services or comply with the law.


3. Email Communications

If you choose to receive email communications from Friends of Silver Lake, we may send:

  • Newsletters and organizational updates
  • Event announcements
  • Fundraising communications

You may unsubscribe from non-transactional emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our messages or by contacting us directly.

Transactional emails, such as donation receipts, are sent regardless of marketing preferences.


4. Information Sharing and Third Parties

Friends of Silver Lake does not sell or share personal information with third parties for commercial purposes.


We may share limited information only:

  • With service providers who assist in operating our website, processing donations, or sending communications, and only as necessary to perform those services
  • When required by law, court order, or governmental request
  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of Friends of Silver Lake or others

All service providers are expected to safeguard personal information and use it solely for authorized purposes.


5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Enable essential site functionality
  • Understand how visitors use the site
  • Improve content, security, and performance

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features.


6. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect personal data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure.


7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes described in this policy
  • Maintain required financial and tax records
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • Support our ongoing relationship with donors and supporters


8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Withdraw consent for certain communications

Friends of Silver Lake voluntarily honors privacy rights requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR where applicable.


9. Right to Be Forgotten / Data Deletion Requests

You may request that Friends of Silver Lake delete personal information we have collected about you when:

  • The information is no longer necessary for its original purpose
  • You withdraw consent for its use
  • You believe the information was collected or processed unlawfully

Exceptions

We may retain certain information where required or permitted by law, including:

  • Donation and transaction records required for tax, accounting, or audit purposes
  • Records necessary to comply with legal obligations
  • Information required to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims
  • Aggregated or anonymized data

When deletion is requested, we will securely delete or anonymize personal information that is not subject to a legal retention requirement.


10. How to Submit a Privacy Request

To request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@friendsofsilverlake.com

Please provide sufficient information for us to verify your identity. We may request additional verification solely to protect your information.

We will respond to privacy requests within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.


11. Children’s Privacy

Friends of Silver Lake does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that such information has been collected inadvertently, we will promptly delete it.


12. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. Friends of Silver Lake is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.


13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.


14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Friends of Silver Lake
Email:  privacy@friendsofsilverlake.com
Website: friendsofsilverlake.com