Introduction
Project Allsmiles Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website projectallsmiles.org (the “Site”).
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Submit a contact form inquiry
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Request information about our programs
- Apply for volunteer opportunities
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, organization name, and the content of your message.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- IP address and general location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. These include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site (via Vercel Analytics)
- Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendors' use of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Provide information about our programs and services
- Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
- Improve our Site and user experience
- Analyze usage patterns and trends
- Display relevant advertisements
- Comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Site (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services)
- Advertising Partners: Google AdSense for displaying advertisements
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Opt out of personalized advertising
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used, the right to delete your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Project Allsmiles Inc.
San Diego County, California
Contact Form