Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 04/09/2026
The Bethel Wood Bank is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information You Provide
-
Name, email address, phone number, or other contact details (for example, when you sign up to volunteer or contact us)
-
Information submitted through forms (including Google Forms used for volunteering or donations)
-
Information you provide when making a donation (processed through third-party services)
Automatically Collected Information
-
Basic website usage data (such as pages visited and time spent on the site)
-
Device and browser information
-
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (via Wix or analytics tools)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
-
Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
-
Coordinate volunteer opportunities
-
Process and acknowledge donations
-
Improve our website and operations
-
Share updates about our work (if you choose to receive them)
Donations and Third-Party Services
Online donations may be processed through third-party platforms such as PayPal and Zeffy. These platforms handle your payment information directly and have their own privacy policies.
We may also use Google Forms to collect information related to volunteering or donations.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services:
-
PayPal
-
Zeffy
-
Google
We do not store or have access to your full payment information.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information with trusted third parties only as necessary to operate our website and services, including:
-
Website hosting (Wix)
-
Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Zeffy)
-
Form and data collection tools (e.g., Google Forms)
These providers only receive the information needed to perform their services.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your experience and understand how visitors use the site.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not function properly.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Choices
You may:
-
Request access to or correction of your personal information
-
Request that we delete your information
-
Opt out of communications at any time
To do so, please contact us using the information below.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: