Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Hollywood Cares Foundation ("HCF," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at hollywoodcaresfoundation.org or interact with our programs and communications.

By using our website or providing your information to us, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Contact information — your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you fill out a form, donate, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us directly.
• Donation and payment information — transaction details processed through our secure third-party payment processors. We do not store full payment card numbers on our servers.
• Communications — messages you send us via our contact form, email, or social media.
• Usage data — IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs collected automatically when you use our site.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process donations and send receipts or acknowledgment letters.
• Respond to your inquiries and provide support.
• Send newsletters, event invitations, and program updates — you may opt out at any time.
• Improve our website, programs, and donor experience.
• Meet our legal, accounting, and reporting obligations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

How We Protect Your Information

HCF maintains strict privacy policies to ensure that your personal information is not sold, rented, released, or traded to third parties without your prior consent, except as required by law or court order. We employ industry-standard security measures — including encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS), access controls, and secure hosting — to safeguard the information we hold.

No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Sharing of Information

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

• Service providers — trusted vendors who assist with email delivery, payment processing, and website hosting, bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal requirements — when disclosure is required by law, subpoena, or court order.
• Organizational protection — when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of HCF, our donors, or the public.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or donate, we may send you updates about our work and upcoming events. Every email includes an unsubscribe link. You may also opt out by contacting us directly at the address below.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors interact with the site and improve their experience. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Your Rights and Choices

You may request to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you at any time. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Hollywood Cares Foundation
info@hollywoodcaresfoundation.org
hollywoodcaresfoundation.org/contact