Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 07/08/2025

Cooking for Long Island Veterans (“CFLIV,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, make a donation, volunteer, or otherwise engage with us.

By using our website or submitting your information to us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

• Donation Details: Amount donated, method of donation, and transaction history.

• Volunteer Information: Information you provide in your volunteer application or communications.

• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process donations and send donation receipts or tax acknowledgment letters

• Communicate with you about volunteer opportunities, events, or your involvement

• Provide customer service and respond to inquiries

• Send important notifications such as confirmations, updates, or tax documentation

• Improve our website and outreach efforts

• Comply with legal and tax obligations

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3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following cases:

• Trusted third-party services (e.g., payment processors, email systems) for donations, ticketing, or communications

• As required by law (e.g., to comply with a subpoena or government request)

• With your express consent

All third-party services we use are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

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4. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website, analyze site traffic, and understand user behavior. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used.

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5. Email Communications

If you provide your email address, we may use it to send you:

• Donation receipts and tax letters

• Volunteer follow-up communications

• Occasional updates about events or ways to get involved

You may opt out of non-transactional emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.

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6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure. We encourage you to take precautions when sharing information online.

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7. Your Rights

If you would like to review, update, or delete the personal information we have on file, you may contact us at any time. We will make every effort to honor your request, subject to legal or operational requirements.

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8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe we have received information from a child under 13, please contact us so we can remove it.

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9. Nonprofit Status

Cooking for Long Island Veterans is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in New York. Our EIN is 85-1898193. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the new effective date. Continued use of our website after changes means you accept those changes.

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11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your information, please contact us at:

Cooking for Long Island Veterans: info@usmealsofhonor.org