Privacy Policy

Lighthouse’s Commitment:

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Lighthouse Central Florida is committed to protecting the privacy of every individual who interacts with us—whether as a donor, volunteer, program participant, event attendee, website visitor, or supporter in any other capacity (collectively referred to as “Lighthouse Supporters”).

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This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and disclose personal information across all of our platforms and services, including our website(s).

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Information We Collect:

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We may collect personal information in the following ways:

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• Voluntarily Provided Information: such as names, email addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and payment information when you:
   

  • Make a donation

  • Subscribe to our mailing list

  • Register for events or services

  • Submit a contact form

  • Participate in surveys or promotions
     

• Automatically Collected Information: such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site, gathered through cookies and similar technologies for analytics and site improvement purposes.
   

How We Use Your Information:
 

We use personal information to:
 

• Process donations and acknowledge gifts

• Communicate updates, news, or program information

• Respond to inquiries or requests

• Improve website functionality and user experience

• Maintain accurate records for legal, accounting, and stewardship purposes

• Share personalized content (with permission), such as testimonials or images
   

We will never sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Information is only shared as necessary with service providers who help us operate our website, process donations, or comply with legal obligations.
 

Your Privacy Choices:
 

• Email Communications: All marketing emails include an unsubscribe link, and you may opt out at any time.

• Mailing Lists: You will be added to physical or digital mailing lists upon request, or upon making a contribution to support our mission. You can request removal at any time.

• Use of Testimonials, Images, or Quotes: We obtain written consent before using any individual's name, likeness, or personal story in public-facing materials.
   

Data Security:
 

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. Sensitive data, including financial information, is encrypted during transmission.
 

Children’s Privacy:
 

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental or guardian consent. If we learn that a child has provided personal information without such consent, we will delete it promptly. To learn more, visit the FTC’s Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
 

Links to Third-Party Sites:
 

Our website may contain links to external websites. Lighthouse Central Florida is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, or would like to update, access, or remove your information, please contact:

 

Email: communications@lighthousecfl.org

Phone: (407) 898-2483 Ext. 102

Mailing Address: 2500 Kunze Ave, Orlando, FL 32806