Privacy Policy

LT3 Incorporated ("LT3," "we," "us," or "our") 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.

Information we collect

Information you provide directly

When you donate, sign up for updates, or contact us, you may provide information such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, payment information, and any message or dedication you choose to include. Payment information is collected and processed by our payment provider (Zeffy) and is not stored on our servers.

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we (and services we use) may automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with the site, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and time spent on pages. This information helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve their experience.

Cookies and similar technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences and understand site usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.

How we use your information

• To process donations and send tax receipts
• To acknowledge gifts made in honor or memory of someone
• To send updates about our programs, events, and impact (only if you opt in)
• To respond to questions, requests, or inquiries
• To comply with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
• To improve our website and communications

How we share your information

LT3 does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers who help us operate, such as our donation platform (Zeffy), email service providers, and website hosting (Netlify). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal requirements when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of LT3 or others.
• With your consent in any other circumstance where you have given us permission to share.

Donor privacy

We are committed to donor privacy. Donor names and gift amounts are treated as confidential unless you have specifically consented to public acknowledgment (for example, in an annual report or event program). You may request at any time that your donation remain anonymous.

Data retention

We retain donor and contact information for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations (including IRS tax record requirements for charitable donations), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or de-identify it.

Data security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Payment data is processed through Zeffy's secure, PCI-compliant infrastructure. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your rights and choices

You may:

• Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt out of email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly
• Request that your donation be kept anonymous

Children's privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Third-party links

Our website may link to third-party sites (such as Zeffy for donations or social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.