Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2025

Ripple Foundation (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information through our website hosted on Squarespace 7.1, including donation processing, forms, and analytics tools.

Information We Collect

We may collect:
Personal Information — such as your name, contact details, donation amount, and communication preferences, when you:

Make a donation through our website
Register as a first responder for support consideration
Subscribe to updates or contact us directly

Non-Personal Information — such as device type, browser, IP address, and site usage statistics automatically collected by Squarespace’s analytics tools and integrated third-party services.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

Process donations and send receipts
Communicate updates, acknowledgments, or organizational news
Review and process registration forms
Maintain compliance with legal and tax requirements
Improve our website’s performance and user experience

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Donation Security

All donations are processed via Squarespace’s integrated payment providers (e.g., Stripe or PayPal).
These processors use industry-standard encryption and maintain PCI compliance.
Ripple Foundation does not store or have access to full credit card information.

Data Sharing

We may share limited data:

With trusted vendors who assist in payment processing, email distribution, or analytics (each bound by confidentiality agreements)
As required by law or regulation
To protect our rights or prevent fraud

Squarespace and its integrated partners may store or process information as outlined in their respective privacy policies.

Cookies and Analytics

Squarespace uses cookies and analytics to understand visitor interactions and improve site performance.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.
We may also use anonymized data to assess engagement and optimize outreach.

Data Retention

We retain donor and registration information only as long as necessary for operational, legal, or tax purposes.
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

Your Rights

You may request to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information
Opt out of communications or newsletters

Requests may be made by contacting info@lifelinepowerfoundation.org.
We may retain limited information as required by law (e.g., for tax reporting).

Children’s Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
If information is inadvertently collected, it will be deleted promptly upon notice.

Third-Party Links

Our site may include links to external resources.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content and encourage you to review their privacy statements before interacting.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent revision.
Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact Information

Ripple Foundation
145 Coolidge Ave, Englewood, NJ 07631
Email: info@lifelinepowerfoundation.org
Phone: 1(657) 288-1507