Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 12, 2026

Advancing Communities Forward Inc. ("ACF," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:

• Information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address when contacting us
• Payment information processed securely through Stripe when making a donation or purchasing event tickets (we do not store your payment details)
• Basic usage data such as pages visited, browser type, and device information collected through cookies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process donations and event ticket purchases
• Respond to inquiries and communications
• Improve our website and user experience
• Send updates about our programs and events (only if you opt in)

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

• Stripe for secure payment processing. Stripe's privacy policy can be found at stripe.com/privacy
• Cloudinary for image hosting
• Google Fonts for typography

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you interact with our site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though some features may not function as intended.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. All payment transactions are encrypted and processed through Stripe's secure infrastructure.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of any marketing communications

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

advancingcommunitiesforward@gmail.com
(916) 865-8263