Privacy Policy.
How Uplift Incorporated collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
Uplift Incorporated ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information collected through our website at upliftincorporated.org and through our donation, contact, and newsletter forms.
Information we collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Make a donation through our PayPal donation page
- Submit our contact form (name, email, phone if provided, message)
- Subscribe to our newsletter (email address)
- Apply for a scholarship (name, contact information, academic and personal details required by the application)
- Volunteer or partner with us
We also automatically collect anonymous, aggregated usage information through Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity (page views, device type, general geographic region) to understand how visitors use our site.
How we use your information
We use the information you provide to:
- Process and acknowledge donations, including issuing tax receipts
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Send newsletter and program updates if you've opted in
- Review and process scholarship applications
- Coordinate volunteer or partnership engagements
- Comply with legal, tax, and reporting obligations
Information sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. We may share information only:
- With trusted service providers (e.g., PayPal for donation processing, Mailchimp for newsletters, Formspree for contact form delivery) who are bound to use it solely for the purpose for which we engaged them
- If required by law, court order, or to protect the rights or safety of Uplift Incorporated, our donors, or others
- With your explicit consent (for example, when publishing recipient stories)
Cookies and tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and to gather anonymous analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; doing so will not impair your ability to use most parts of our site.
Children's privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at the address below and we will delete it promptly.
Your rights and choices
You may at any time:
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter using the link at the bottom of any email
- Request that we update or delete your personal information
- Request a copy of the information we hold about you
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.
Data security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. Donations are processed through PayPal's secure, PCI-compliant infrastructure; we never see your full credit card or bank account details. The website itself is served over HTTPS.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or about your personal information, contact us at:
Uplift Incorporated
PO Box 1385
Canton, MS 39046-1385
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