Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 1, 2026
 

Yolo County Chaplaincy respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information through our website, forms, communications, and related services.
 

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, agency or organization, donation information, volunteer interest, prayer or support requests, and any message or details you choose to submit through our website.

We may also collect basic technical information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and general website usage data. This information helps us improve website performance, security, and user experience.
 

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries, requests, or messages;

• Provide chaplaincy-related information, resources, or support;

• Communicate with volunteers, donors, partner agencies, and community members;

• Process donations or maintain donor records;

• Improve our website, programs, and services;

• Protect the safety, security, and integrity of our organization and website;

• Comply with applicable legal, financial, or reporting obligations.
   

Chaplaincy and Sensitive Information

Because of the nature of chaplaincy work, some individuals may share personal, sensitive, or crisis-related information with us. We treat such information with care, respect, and discretion.  However, information submitted through a website form, email, or online communication may not be the best place for urgent, confidential, or emergency matters. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911 or contact the appropriate emergency response agency immediately.

Sharing of Information
 

Yolo County Chaplaincy does not sell personal information.

We may share limited information only when necessary, such as with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, process donations, manage communications, or support our administrative functions. These providers are expected to protect information and use it only for the purpose of providing services to us.  We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect the safety of individuals, to respond to lawful requests, or to protect the rights, property, and operations of Yolo County Chaplaincy.
 

Donations and Payment Information

If you make a donation through our website, payment information may be processed by a third-party payment processor. Yolo County Chaplaincy does not store full credit card numbers or financial account information on our website. Please review the privacy practices of the payment processor used at the time of donation.
 

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality, understand visitor activity, and maintain website security. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used, though some parts of the website may not function properly without them.
 

Email Communications

If you provide your email address, we may use it to respond to you or send updates related to Yolo County Chaplaincy. You may unsubscribe from general email communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email or contacting us directly.
 

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. However, no website, email system, or online transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information submitted electronically.
 

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
 

Your Privacy Choices

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information we maintain about you. You may also ask us to stop sending you non-essential communications. To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.
 

Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to outside resources, agencies, service providers, or partner organizations. Yolo County Chaplaincy is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
 

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. The California Attorney General notes that privacy policies should be kept current and clearly explain what information is collected and how it is used. 

 

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Yolo County Chaplaincy
Email: info@yolochaplaincy.org
Website: YoloChaplains.com