Effective Date: July 30, 2026
Friends of Children’s Village (“FCV,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when visiting our website.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Make a one-time donation
- Set up a recurring monthly donation
- Sponsor a child
- Contact us through our contact form
- Sign up for newsletters or updates
- Email or mail us directly
Depending on your interaction with us, this information may include:
- Name
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Donation amount
- Sponsorship information
- Any information you choose to include in your message
Online Donations
Online donations are securely processed through PayPal.
When you make a donation, your payment information is collected and processed directly by PayPal. Friends of Children’s Village does not store or have access to your complete credit card or banking information.
Please review PayPal’s Privacy Policy to learn how they collect and process your information.
Recurring Donations
If you choose to establish a recurring monthly donation, PayPal securely manages your subscription.
You may cancel or modify your recurring donation at any time through your PayPal account or by contacting us for assistance.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process donations
- Administer recurring gifts
- Maintain sponsorship records
- Respond to inquiries
- Send donation receipts
- Provide updates about our ministry and projects
- Improve our website
- Meet legal and financial reporting obligations
We only use personal information for purposes related to our charitable mission.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.
We use Jetpack (a WordPress service provided by Automattic) to collect anonymous website usage information such as:
- Pages visited
- Browser type
- Device type
- General geographic region
- Referring websites
- Time spent on pages
This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve its performance.
The information collected through analytics is generally aggregated and is not used to personally identify visitors.
You may control cookies through your browser settings.
Contact Forms
When you submit a contact form, we collect the information you provide so we can respond to your request.
We retain contact form submissions only as long as reasonably necessary for communication and organizational recordkeeping.
Email Communications
If you choose to subscribe to our communications, we may occasionally send updates about:
- Children’s Village news
- Ministry updates
- Fundraising campaigns
- Special events
- Sponsorship opportunities
You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share limited information with trusted service providers who help us operate our organization, including:
- PayPal (payment processing)
- Website hosting providers
- Email communication services
- Technology vendors that support our website
These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services.
We may also disclose information if required by law.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While no method of transmitting information over the Internet is completely secure, we strive to use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your information.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Process donations
- Maintain sponsorship records
- Meet IRS recordkeeping requirements
- Comply with applicable laws
- Resolve disputes
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites, including:
- PayPal
- Social media platforms
- Partner organizations
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for adults who wish to support our ministry.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13.
Your Privacy Choices
You may contact us at any time to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of information where legally permissible
- Ask questions about this Privacy Policy
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When changes are made, the Effective Date at the top of this page will be updated.
Contact Us
Friends of Children’s Village
P.O. Box 8010
Newark, DE 19714
Email: fcvinfo@gmail.com
