Effective Date: November 17, 2025

First Fruits Community Park & Garden (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website, participate in programs, make donations, or rent garden beds.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details when you make a donation, rent a garden bed, or sign up for volunteer opportunities.

• Non-Personal Information: Website usage data such as browser type, device information, IP address, and pages visited.

• Payment Information: Processed securely through third-party payment providers (such as Wix Payments, Stripe, PayPal, or Google Pay). We do not store your full credit card information.
   

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

• Process donations and issue tax-deductible receipts.

• Manage garden bed rentals and program participation.

• Communicate with you about events, volunteer opportunities, and community updates.

• Improve our website and services.

• Comply with applicable laws and nonprofit reporting requirements.
   

3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share limited information with:

• Service Providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms) who help us operate the website and process transactions.

• Legal or Regulatory Authorities when required by law.
   

4. Donor Privacy
We respect the privacy of our donors. Donation amounts and personal details are not publicly shared without your consent. Donor information is used only for purposes related to processing gifts, recordkeeping, and communication.

5. Cookies & Tracking
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze site traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features of the site may not function properly.

6. Data Security
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your personal information. While we use secure third-party processors for payments, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

7. Your Choices
You may:

• Opt out of receiving emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our communications.

• Request access, updates, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us directly.
   

8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with a revised “Effective Date.”

10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us:
First Fruits Community Park & Garden
PO Box 789, Blythewood, SC  29016