Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 15, 2025
Benson’s CARES (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the trust of our supporters. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you visit bensons-cares.org, interact with our services, or support our mission.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:
- Make a donation
- Complete a contact or volunteer form
- Sign up for email updates or newsletters
This information may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other details you choose to share.
Donation and Donor Information
Benson’s CARES respects donor privacy. We do not sell, trade, rent, or share donor names or donor lists with any third parties. Donor information is used solely for processing contributions, issuing acknowledgments, and communicating about our mission and programs.
Donations made through our website are processed securely through third-party payment providers such as PayPal. Benson’s CARES does not store or have direct access to your full credit card or payment information. Payment processors handle this data in accordance with their own privacy and security policies.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
This information is used in aggregate form to understand website traffic and improve our content and user experience.
Analytics and Tracking
We use Google Analytics and Google Search Console to better understand how visitors interact with our website. These tools collect anonymized, aggregated data such as page visits, traffic sources, and site performance metrics. This information helps us improve website functionality and outreach effectiveness.
Google may use cookies or similar technologies to collect this data. You can learn more about how Google handles data by reviewing Google’s privacy policies. You may also control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Process donations and send acknowledgments
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Communicate updates about our programs, events, and mission
- Improve website performance and usability
- Maintain internal records and comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or commercialize personal information.
Third-Party Services
We work with trusted third-party service providers to support our operations, including payment processing, email communications, and website analytics. These providers only receive information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect it appropriately.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. While no online system can guarantee absolute security, we take data protection seriously and apply appropriate safeguards.
Your Choices
You may:
- Opt out of email communications using the unsubscribe link provided
- Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us
Children’s Privacy
Benson’s CARES does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If such information is discovered, we will promptly remove it.
External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. Benson’s CARES is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Website: https://bensons-cares.org
Email: bensonscares@bensonspet.com