Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 23, 2025
Organization: By Our Fire
Website: www.byourfire.com
1. Introduction
At By Our Fire, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of our donors, volunteers, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and manage information when you engage with our organization online or through our programs.
By accessing our website or submitting information to us, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
By Our Fire is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
2. 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, submit an inquiry, or engage with our programs.
Non-Personal Information
Browser type, device information, IP address, and general website usage data collected through analytics tools.
Communication Information
Messages, inquiries, or feedback submitted through our website contact forms or other official communication channels.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Process donations and issue acknowledgment receipts
Communicate updates, events, and opportunities to engage with our mission
Respond to inquiries and requests
Improve website functionality and user experience
Maintain internal records and comply with legal or regulatory requirements
By Our Fire does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
4. Donation & Payment Security
All online donations are processed through secure, PCI-compliant payment processors. By Our Fire does not store full credit card numbers or sensitive payment details on its servers.
Payment information is encrypted and transmitted securely to protect against unauthorized access.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to enhance functionality and collect anonymous usage data. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site and improve overall performance.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may limit certain website features.
6. Information Sharing
We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers, such as website hosting services, analytics platforms, or payment processors, solely for the purpose of operating our organization.
These providers are required to maintain confidentiality and are prohibited from using your information for any purpose outside the scope of their services to By Our Fire.
7. Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, maintain donation and communication records, or comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
8. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
Request access to personal information we hold about you
Request corrections to inaccurate or outdated information
Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations
Opt out of non-essential communications
Requests may be submitted through the contact form available on our website.
9. Children’s Privacy
By Our Fire does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that information has been collected from a minor, we will take prompt steps to delete it from our records.
10. Updates to This Policy
By Our Fire reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact By Our Fire through the official contact form on our website.