Privacy Notice

Joy Light Foundation (“JLF” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect through our website, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including when you:

Contact us through our website
Sign up for our newsletter or email updates
Register for an event, program, or activity
Volunteer or express interest in getting involved
Make a donation
Otherwise communicate with us

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other information you choose to provide.

Donations and Payments

If you make a donation through our website, your payment information may be collected and processed by a third-party payment processor. Joy Light Foundation does not store your full credit card or payment information.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party donation or payment platform used through our website.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Respond to your questions or requests
Send you updates, newsletters, and information about our programs, events, and initiatives
Process donations or registrations
Communicate with volunteers, supporters, and participants
Improve our website, programs, and services
Understand how visitors use our website
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

You may unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

Information We Collect Automatically

Like many websites, we may automatically collect certain information about how visitors use our site. This may include:

IP address
Browser and device type
Pages visited
Date and time of your visit
General location information
Referring website or source

We may use cookies and similar technologies to help our website function properly, understand website traffic, and improve the user experience.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and third-party analytics tools to better understand how visitors interact with our site.

You can generally control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features or functionality of the website.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, process donations, send communications, manage events, or support our operations. These providers may only use your information as necessary to provide services on our behalf.

We may also disclose information when required by law or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of Joy Light Foundation, our community, or others.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or other resources. Joy Light Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external website you visit.

Children’s Privacy

Joy Light Foundation may offer programs, activities, or resources that involve children or families. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website without appropriate consent.

If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information without appropriate permission, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to address the issue.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to help protect the information you provide to us. However, no method of transmitting or storing information online is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices

You may contact us to:

Request access to or correction of your personal information
Ask us to update or delete certain information we have collected
Opt out of future marketing or promotional communications

To make a request, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us.

Last Updated: August 2026