Focused Interruption, Inc. ("Focused Interruption," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect through focusedinterruption.org (the "Site"), how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

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1. Information We Collect

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We collect the following categories of personal information when you interact with the Site:

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• Contact information you provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address, when you fill out a contact form, sign up for our email list, or reach out to us directly.

• Donation information, such as your name, contact details, and payment information, when you make a donation. Payment processing is handled by our donation platform partner; we do not store your full payment card details on our own servers.

• SMS/text messaging information, such as your mobile number and consent status, if you opt in to receive text messages from us.

• Usage and analytics information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the Site, collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools such as Google Analytics.

 

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete it.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

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We use the personal information we collect to:

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• Communicate with you, including sending email newsletters, event updates, and SMS messages you have opted in to receive

• Process and acknowledge donations

• Respond to inquiries and requests submitted through the Site

• Improve the Site and understand how visitors use it

• Comply with legal, tax, and reporting obligations as a nonprofit organization

 

3. Who We Share Your Information With

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

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• With service providers who help us operate the Site and our programs, including our email platform (Mailchimp), our website host (Wix), and our donation processing platform. These providers only receive the information needed to perform their services and are not permitted to use it for their own purposes.

• With payment processors solely to process donation transactions.

• If required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Focused Interruption, our staff, or the public.

• With your consent, or as otherwise disclosed to you at the time your information is collected.

 

SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes. Information related to your opt-in to receive text messages from Focused Interruption is used solely to send you the messages you have agreed to receive and is not sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates.

 

4. Cookies and Analytics

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The Site uses cookies and similar technologies, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve our content and user experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how parts of the Site function.

 

5. Text Messaging (SMS) Terms

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By opting in to receive SMS messages from Focused Interruption, Inc. through a web form or other medium, you agree to receive text messages related to our programs, events, fundraising campaigns, and organizational updates.

 

Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

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• To opt out at any time, text STOP.

• For assistance, text HELP or visit www.focusedinterruption.org.

• Visit www.focusedinterruption.org for this Privacy Policy and for our Terms of Service.

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SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates.

 

6. Your Choices and Rights

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You may:

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• Unsubscribe from our email communications at any time using the link at the bottom of any email

• Text STOP to opt out of SMS messages at any time

• Request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you by contacting us using the information below

 

We will respond to reasonable requests in accordance with applicable law.

 

7. Data Security

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We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect the personal information we collect. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective Date" at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

 

9. Contact Us

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

 

Focused Interruption, Inc.

Madison, Wisconsin

www.focusedinterruption.org/contact

info@focusedinterruption.org