Privacy Policy

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Identity Information: First name, last name, and organization name when you donate, volunteer, or create an account.
• Contact Information: Email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Financial Information: Donation amounts and payment method details. Note: full payment card numbers are processed by our payment processors (Stripe, PayPal) and are never stored on our servers.
• Communications: Messages you send us through our contact form or email.
• Account Information: Username and password if you create an account on our platform.

We also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent)
• Device information (hardware model, operating system)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7)

We use the information we collect to:

• Process donations and provide tax receipts as required by IRS regulations
• Communicate with you about your donations, volunteer activities, and our programs
• Send newsletters and program updates (with your consent)
• Operate, maintain, and improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations, including IRS Form 990 reporting requirements
• Prevent fraud and ensure the security of our platform
• Analyze trends and measure the effectiveness of our programs

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

For individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contract performance: Processing donations and fulfilling our obligations to you
• Legal obligation: Compliance with IRS and other applicable laws
• Legitimate interests: Fraud prevention, security, and improving our services
• Consent: Marketing communications (you may withdraw consent at any time)

We may share your information with:

• Payment Processors: Stripe, PayPal, Cash App, Venmo, and Zelle to process donations securely
• Service Providers: Supabase (database), Vercel (hosting), and other technology partners who assist in operating our website
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Charity Watchdogs: Candid (GuideStar), Charity Navigator, and similar organizations as required for transparency reporting
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets, with notice to you

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including:

• Donation records: Minimum 7 years as required by IRS regulations
• Account information: Until you request deletion or close your account
• Communications: 3 years from last contact
• Website analytics: 26 months

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@murphslifefoundation.com. We will respond within 30 days.

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our website. These include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and security
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., page views, traffic sources)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission, secure cloud storage with access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

MurphsLife Foundation operates primarily in the United States. If you are located outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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