Privacy Policy
Your trust is paramount. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Effective Date: est. 2020
Last Updated: 01/2026
1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by Off My Block, a duly recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Organization”), through our website located at www.offmyblock.org (the “Site”) and in the course of our offline operations. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors, donors, volunteers, program participants, and other stakeholders. This Policy describes our practices concerning information that can be used to directly or indirectly identify an individual (“Personal Information”).
By accessing the Site, providing Personal Information to us, or utilizing our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use our Site or provide us with your Personal Information.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect information in the following ways:
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide:
We collect Personal Information you provide directly, including but not limited to:
Contact & Identification: Name, postal address, email address, telephone number, and date of birth.
Financial & Transactional: Donation history, payment card information (processed directly by our secure third-party payment processors), and billing information. We do not store full payment card details on our servers.
Program Participation: Information provided in volunteer applications, event registrations, program enrollment forms, surveys, and waivers.
Communications: Records of your correspondence with us, including emails, contact form submissions, and chat messages. Preferences: Your communication preferences and interests related to our mission and programs.
B. Information Collected Automatically:
When you visit our Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information via cookies, web beacons, log files, and other tracking technologies. This may include:
Device & Usage Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device identifiers, referring/exit pages, clickstream data, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data.
Location Information: General geographic location derived from your IP address.
Cookies & Similar Technologies: We use both session and persistent cookies. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may limit Site functionality.
C. Information from Third Parties:
We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:
Payment processors confirming your donation.
Social media platforms when you interact with our content.
Other nonprofit partners, with your consent, for collaborative programs.
Publicly available sources and data providers.
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the information we collect for the following legitimate business and operational purposes, consistent with our nonprofit mission:
To process donations, issue tax receipts, and maintain donor records.
To manage volunteer recruitment, coordination, and communication.
To register individuals for events, programs, and services.
To communicate with you about our work, including sending newsletters, impact reports, program updates, and fundraising appeals (you may opt-out at any time).
To respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests.
To improve, personalize, and analyze the use and performance of our Site and services.
To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
To protect the rights, property, and safety of the Organization, our constituents, and the public.
For internal administrative purposes, such as auditing, data analysis, and recordkeeping.
4. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (FOR EEA INDIVIDUALS)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (“EEA”), our legal basis for collecting and using your Personal Information depends on the specific context in which we collect it. We typically rely on the following bases:
Performance of a Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill a request you have made (e.g., registering for an event).
Legitimate Interests: For our operational activities as a nonprofit, including fundraising, volunteer management, and direct marketing, provided these interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
Consent: In specific cases where we have asked for and you have provided explicit consent (e.g., for certain marketing communications).
Legal Obligation: When processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.
5. HOW WE SHARE AND DISCLOSE INFORMATION
We do not sell, rent, or trade your Personal Information to third parties for their commercial marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
With Service Providers: We engage trusted third-party vendors to perform functions on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, data analysis, payment processing, email delivery, marketing assistance). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
For Legal and Safety Reasons: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process; to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding suspected illegal activities, fraud, or threats to safety; or to enforce our rights or protect our property.
In Connection with a Transaction: In the event of a merger, reorganization, dissolution, or other sale of some or all of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
With Your Consent: We will share Personal Information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.
Aggregated or De-identified Data: We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you for research, reporting, or promotional purposes.
6. DONOR PRIVACY
We adhere to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Donor Bill of Rights. We publicly acknowledge donors in accordance with their wishes and with their prior consent. Donors may request to remain anonymous in our publications. We will not publish the specific amount of any donor’s gift without explicit permission. Donors may opt-out of being listed in our annual report or other donor rolls by contacting us.
7. DATA SECURITY
We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of your Personal Information. These include encryption, access controls, and secure server infrastructure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. DATA RETENTION
We retain Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods vary based on the type of information and its use. For example, donation records are retained as required by tax law. To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the data and the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure.
9. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Information:
Access & Correction: You may request access to or correction of your Personal Information.
Opt-Out of Communications: You may unsubscribe from our marketing emails by using the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us. Transactional/service communications (e.g., donation receipts) may continue.
Do Not Track: Our Site does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.
Cookies: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences.
Data Deletion: You may request deletion of your Personal Information, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain data.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 13. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and may need to verify your identity before processing your request. Residents of California, Colorado, Virginia, Utah, Connecticut, and other jurisdictions with specific privacy laws may have additional rights; please see Section 11.
10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our Site and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it. Parents or guardians who believe we may have collected information from a child under 13 should contact us immediately.
11. NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF CERTAIN U.S. STATES
We comply with applicable state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), and similar laws in Colorado, Virginia, Utah, and Connecticut. Under these laws, you may have the right to:
Know what Personal Information we have collected about you and how it is used and disclosed.
Request deletion of your Personal Information.
Correct inaccurate Personal Information.
Opt-out of the “sale” or “sharing” of Personal Information (we do not sell or share Personal Information as defined under these laws for cross-context behavioral advertising).
Limit the use of sensitive Personal Information (we only use such information for purposes permitted by law).
Not receive retaliatory or discriminatory treatment for exercising your rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please submit a verifiable request via the contact information in Section 13. We will verify your request by matching information you provide with our records. You may designate an authorized agent to act on your behalf by providing written permission and verifying your identity.
12. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
We are based in the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the U.S., please be aware that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S., where our servers are located and our central database is operated. The data protection laws in the U.S. may differ from those of your country. By providing your information, you consent to this transfer, storage, and processing.
13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the updated Policy on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be communicated through a notice on the Site’s homepage or via direct notification. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.
14. CONTACT US
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Off My Block
614 Jefferson St. NE
Washington, D.C. 20011
Email: offmyblock.dc@gmail.com
Phone: 301-542-6660