PorchLight Privacy Statement

Effective Date: 03/01/2026

PorchLight values the trust of its donors, clients, volunteers, staff, and website visitors. Protecting your personal information is a core responsibility of our organization. This Privacy Statement explains what information we collect, how we use and protect it, and the choices you have regarding your personal data.

Information We Collect

PorchLight may collect personal information when you interact with us online, make a donation, register for events, sign up for communications, or otherwise engage with our programs. Information collected may include:

• Name
• Mailing address
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Donation and payment information
• Employer or organization (if provided)
• Communication preferences

We may also collect limited, non‑identifying information when you visit our website, such as browser type, IP address, and pages viewed, to help us improve site performance and user experience.

How We Use Personal Information

PorchLight uses personal information solely to further our charitable mission and for legitimate business operations, including:

• Processing donations and acknowledging contributions
• Providing receipts and required tax documentation
• Communicating about programs, events, and fundraising efforts
• Responding to inquiries or requests
• Maintaining internal records in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements

Personal information is never sold, traded, or shared with unrelated third parties for their marketing purposes.

Sharing Personal Information

PorchLight may share personal information only in limited circumstances, including:

• With trusted service providers who assist with donation processing, data management, or communications and who are contractually obligated to protect confidentiality
• When required by law or legal process

All third‑party service providers are required to adhere to data protection and confidentiality standards consistent with this Privacy Statement.

How to Opt Out of Information Sharing and Communications

You may opt out of receiving communications from PorchLight at any time by:

• Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails
• Contact us directly using the information below

If you wish to request that your personal information not be shared beyond what is necessary to operate our organization, you may submit a written request, and we will honor it to the extent permitted by law.

Reviewing & Updating Your Personal Information

You may request to review, correct, or update your personal information by contacting PorchLight. We will make reasonable efforts to ensure that records are accurate and up to date.

Contact Information:

PorchLight
13668 SE Eastgate Way
Bellevue, WA 98005

Email: communications@porchlightcares.org
Phone: 425-289-4044

Data Security And Protection Measures

PorchLight takes appropriate and reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Website and Data Transfer Security

• Our website uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption technology to protect information transmitted online.
• Encrypted connections help ensure that data sent between your browser and our systems remains private and secure.

• Access to donor and personal information is limited to authorized staff who require it to perform job‑related duties.
• Systems containing sensitive data are password protected.
• Employees, volunteers, and board members are required to maintain confidentiality both during and after their service with PorchLight.

Unauthorized disclosure of confidential information may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal.

Donor Information and CharityEngine

PorchLight uses CharityEngine, a nonprofit donor management and fundraising platform, to securely process and store donor information.

Safeguards include:

• Encrypted payment processing that meets PCI‑DSS standards
• Secure, role‑based access controls
• Password‑protected systems with activity monitoring
• Secure cloud‑based data storage

PorchLight does not store full credit card numbers on its own servers.

Confidentiality Commitment

Consistent with our Confidentiality Policy:

• Personal and financial information is treated as confidential
• Information is not disclosed without proper authorization
• Confidential documents are securely stored and protected

These obligations apply during and after service with PorchLight.

Changes to this Privacy Statement

PorchLight may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

PorchLight
13668 SE Eastgate Way
Bellevue, WA 98005

Email: communications@porchlightcares.org
Phone: 425-289-4044