Privacy Policy | KARES Foundation

Scope and overview

KARES Foundation ("KARES," "we," "us," or "our") operates kares.foundation. This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website, donation pages, newsletter and contact forms, family registries, events, communications, and related programs (the "Services").

By using the Services, you acknowledge the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services or provide personal information.

Information we collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

Contact details, such as your name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, and preferred contact method.
Family and community information you choose to share, such as your relationship to an affected individual, stories, photos, and interest in research, events, or support groups.
Donation information, including gift amounts, dates, and limited billing details. Payment card data is collected directly by our payment processor (such as PayPal) and is not stored by us.
Communications, including emails, form submissions, support requests, and SMS consent records.
Device and usage data, such as IP address, browser, pages viewed, referring URLs, approximate location, and interaction data collected through cookies and similar technologies.

We do not ask for medical records through this website. Please do not submit detailed health information unless we have specifically requested it through a secure process.

How we collect information

Directly from you when you donate, sign up for updates, register for an event, contact us, or consent to text messages.
Automatically through cookies, logs, analytics tools, and similar technologies when you use the website.
From service providers such as payment processors, email platforms, and event tools you use to engage with us.

How we use information

Provide family support, resources, newsletters, and event information.
Process and acknowledge donations and provide tax receipts.
Respond to questions and communicate about programs, research opportunities, and community news.
Send email or text updates where permitted and with any consent required by law.
Operate, secure, analyze, and improve the website and our programs.
Comply with law, protect rights and safety, and meet nonprofit reporting obligations.

Cookies and analytics

We and our service providers may use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to keep the website working, remember preferences, and understand traffic.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect website functionality.

How we disclose information

We do not sell personal information. We may disclose information:

To vendors that host the website, process donations, send communications, manage events, or secure our systems.
To research partners only with your explicit permission.
To professional advisers, auditors, and insurers as needed to operate our organization.
To government authorities when required by law or reasonably necessary to protect rights, safety, and security.
With your direction or consent.

SMS privacy

When you opt in to text messages, we collect your mobile number, consent record, and message activity to provide the program. We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile number or SMS consent with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes. We may share this information with messaging vendors solely to deliver and support our messages.

Reply STOP to unsubscribe or HELP for help. Opting out of texts does not prevent necessary non-marketing communications where permitted by law.

Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including maintaining donor and tax records, supporting families, and meeting legal obligations.

Information security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No website, transmission, or storage system is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your choices and privacy rights

You may unsubscribe from email through the link in any message and from texts by replying STOP. You may also contact us at info@kares.foundation to request access, correction, deletion, or a copy of your personal information.

Depending on where you live, you may have additional privacy rights. We will not discriminate against you for exercising a privacy right.

Children's privacy

Our Services are directed to parents, caregivers, and adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. Information about children is shared only by a parent or guardian, and you may ask us to delete it at any time.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top identifies the latest revision. Continued use of the Services means you accept the updated Policy.

Contact us

KARES Foundation, Attn: Amy Robl, Board Chair, 1030 Willow Lake Dr, Metamora, IL 61548. Email: info@kares.foundation.

Questions? We're here.

Reach Amy Robl, Board Chair, or our team at:

info@kares.foundation1030 Willow Lake Dr, Metamora, IL 61548

Your trust is part of our mission.