Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 31, 2024

Cheeky Charity Inc. (doing business as “Cheeky Charity,” "we," "us," or "our") values your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains our practices for collecting, using, storing, and sharing your information when you interact with Cheeky Charity, including through our website, text messaging service, and other services ("Services").

Questions or concerns? If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at info@cheekycharity.org.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. Information We Collect

  2. How We Use Your Information

  3. Legal Bases for Processing

  4. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

  5. Text Messaging Service

  6. Security of Your Information

  7. Data Retention and Storage

  8. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

  9. Children’s Privacy

  10. State-Specific Privacy Rights

  11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

  12. Contact Us

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information in two ways:

A. Information You Provide to Us

  • Personal Information: When you engage with Cheeky Charity, you may provide information such as:

    • Name

    • Phone number

    • Email address

    • Mailing address

    • Payment details (for donations or purchases)

    • Health information (where relevant to specific program needs)

  • Text Messaging Opt-In Information: You may voluntarily provide your phone number to receive text messages from Cheeky Charity. This opt-in is separate and is used solely for text-based communication.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When visiting our website, we collect information such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and settings

  • Device type, operating system, and version

  • Browsing activity on our site (e.g., pages visited, links clicked)

This information is gathered to enhance user experience, track usage patterns, and ensure website security.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

Cheeky Charity uses the information collected to:

  • Provide and Improve Services: Manage event registrations, process donations, deliver requested services, and improve overall user experience.

  • Communicate with You: Send updates, respond to inquiries, or provide information about our programs, services, and events.

  • Maintain Security: Monitor and maintain security on our website and other digital services.

  • Support Program Initiatives: Use contact details to inform you of program news and opportunities to participate, including via email and text messaging.

  • Comply with Legal Requirements: Process data as needed to comply with legal obligations, such as tax reporting for donations.

3. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING

Depending on your location, we may process your information based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: You may consent to us using your information for specific purposes, such as to receive text messages or newsletters.

  • Legitimate Interests: We may process data as part of our legitimate interests to support Cheeky Charity’s programs and operations, enhance our website, and protect against fraud or misuse.

  • Legal Obligations: We may process information to comply with legal obligations (e.g., for IRS reporting requirements).

4. SHARING AND DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share information in the following limited situations:

  • With Service Providers: We may share data with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, payment processing). These service providers are contractually bound to protect your information and may not use it for any purpose other than what we specify.

  • For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information as required by law, such as to comply with subpoenas, or to protect our rights, the safety of individuals, or the security of our services.

5. TEXT MESSAGING SERVICE

By opting into our text messaging service, you consent to receive updates, alerts, and other information from Cheeky Charity via SMS.

How We Use Text Messaging Opt-In Information

  • Purpose of Texts: Cheeky Charity uses text messages to share reminders, program updates, and other relevant announcements.

  • Opt-In Information Privacy: Your phone number and other opt-in information are strictly protected and are not shared, sold, or rented to third parties.

You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP” to any text message, or by contacting us directly at info@cheekycharity.org.

6. SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION

We implement technical, administrative, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While we strive to safeguard your data, no security measure is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. DATA RETENTION AND STORAGE

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. If information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it in line with best practices.

8. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access and Correct Your Data: Request access to your personal data or ask us to correct inaccuracies.

  • Request Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions required by law.

  • Opt-Out of Communications: Unsubscribe from newsletters and text messaging at any time.

  • Withdraw Consent: If we process data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw this consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@cheekycharity.org.

9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Cheeky Charity’s Services are not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we may have collected such information, please contact us.

10. STATE-SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS

Certain U.S. states provide additional rights for residents regarding their personal information. This section addresses these rights in compliance with applicable state laws:

  • California Residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents may request details on personal information categories collected, shared, or disclosed in the past year. They also have the right to request deletion of personal information, opt-out of data sharing, and obtain copies of specific data types. For inquiries, please contact us as outlined below.

  • Virginia Residents: The Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA) grants residents rights to access, correct, delete, and obtain copies of personal information, and to opt-out of targeted advertising.

To exercise your state-specific privacy rights, contact us at info@cheekycharity.org.

11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. If changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice or notify you directly.

12. CONTACT US

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us at:

Cheeky Charity Inc.
1555 S Palm Canyon Dr, Ste. D101
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Email: info@cheekycharity.org