Last Updated: November 20, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how The Kara Fund (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website, make a donation, purchase event tickets, submit forms, or otherwise interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Information You Provide Directly

• Name, email address, mailing address, phone number
• Payment information when making a donation or purchasing event tickets
• Information submitted through our forms (donation forms, contact forms, volunteer forms, etc.)
• Any additional details you voluntarily share with us

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our website, we may automatically gather:

• IP address and geographic data
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and actions taken
• Cookies and tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Process donations and event ticket purchases
• Provide receipts, confirmations, and follow-up communication
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Improve our website and services
• Send newsletters, updates, and fundraising messages (you may unsubscribe anytime)
• Maintain accurate donation records for tax and reporting purposes

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Payment Processing

Donations and event payments are processed securely through trusted third-party payment processors (such as PayPal).
We do not store or have access to your full credit card number.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share information only when necessary:

• With payment processors to complete transactions
• With service providers who help operate our site (email systems, form processors, etc.)
• If required by law or to protect our legal rights

We never sell personal data.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

• Improve user experience
• Analyze website performance
• Support login or donation processes

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.

6. Data Security

We use technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold
• Request corrections or deletions
• Opt out of email communication
• Request that we stop using your information

To make a request, contact us at: [email protected]

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

9. Links to External Websites

Our site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: [email protected]

The Kara Fund, PO Box 386, East Syracuse, NY 13057