Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
 Culinary Angels (referred to as “Culinary Angels,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a volunteer-driven nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in Livermore, California. We are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share your information through our website, located at www.culinaryangels.org (the “Website”), and related digital communications.

This policy applies solely to information collected online through our Website and digital outreach, and does not cover offline practices (except in the case of donor information, as noted below).

Information We Collect

You may provide personal information when you interact with our Website in various ways, including:

  • Making a donation
  • Signing up for our newsletter
  • Requesting to volunteer
  • Registering for an event or program
  • Contacting us with a question or comment
  • Completing a form or survey

The types of information we may collect include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, payment or billing information, and any other details you choose to share.

We also automatically collect certain technical data when you visit our Website, including:

  • Browser type and version
  • IP address
  • Device type
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referral URLs
  • Cookie and pixel data (see “Cookies & Analytics” below)

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To process and acknowledge donations
  • To send updates, newsletters, and fundraising appeals
  • To coordinate volunteer and meal delivery activities
  • To respond to your inquiries or requests
  • To personalize your experience on our Website
  • To improve the Website and track engagement
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • With your consent, or as otherwise disclosed at the time of collection

If you subscribe to our communications, you can opt out at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us at info@culinaryangels.org.

Donor Privacy

Culinary Angels does not sell, trade, or share our donors’ personal information with other organizations or individuals, nor do we send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations. This applies to both online and offline donations.

We may share donor data with trusted service providers strictly for the purpose of processing donations, managing donor communications, or fulfilling legal or financial obligations.

When We Share Information

We may share personal information with:

  • Service providers who support our operations (e.g., website hosting, payment processing, email distribution)
  • Fundraising platforms (e.g., if you give through a peer-to-peer fundraiser, we may share your contact info with that fundraiser)
  • Legal or regulatory authorities, as required to comply with the law
  • With your consent, or as clearly disclosed at the time you provide the information

We may also share de-identified or aggregated data that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.

Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve site functionality, measure Website performance, and enhance user experience.

We may also use tools such as Google Analytics to track visitor behavior. For more information on how Google collects and processes data, visit www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners. To opt out of Google Analytics, visit tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect Website performance.

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites or services not operated by Culinary Angels. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing your information.

Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no online transmission or storage system is 100% secure. If you have reason to believe your interaction with us is no longer secure, please contact us immediately at info@culinaryangels.org.

Your Choices

  • Email Preferences: You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the link in the message or by contacting us.
  • Data Updates: To update or correct your personal information, email us at info@culinaryangels.org.
  • Cookies: Adjust browser settings to manage cookie preferences.

Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

Contact Us

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

Culinary Angels
 164 N L Street, Livermore, CA 94550
 📧 info@culinaryangels.org
 📞 (925) 243-1211