Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

KiCares Research Institute ("KiCares," "we," "us," or "our") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit www.kicares.org, donate, purchase merchandise, or otherwise interact with us.

2. Information We Collect

• Contact information — name, email, phone, organization, and message content submitted through our contact form.
• Donation information — donor name, email, billing address, donation amount and frequency, and payment method (processed by Stripe; we do not store card numbers).
• Order information — items purchased, shipping address, and order totals for merchandise store transactions.
• Technical data — IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected via standard server logs and privacy-friendly analytics.

3. How We Use Information

• Process donations and send tax-deductible receipts.
• Fulfill merchandise orders and provide customer support.
• Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form.
• Send occasional updates about our research and programs (only if you opt in).
• Comply with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations.

4. Payment Processing

All payments are processed by Stripe, Inc. Stripe's handling of your payment information is governed by their own privacy policy at stripe.com/privacy. KiCares does not receive or store full credit card numbers.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share it only with:

• Service providers who help us operate (payment processors, email delivery, hosting, fulfillment partners), bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Government authorities when required by law.

6. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time. Residents of California (CCPA), the European Union (GDPR), and other jurisdictions may have additional rights. To exercise your rights, email support@kicares.org.

7. Data Security

We use industry-standard technical and organizational measures — including TLS/HTTPS encryption in transit and access controls — to protect your information. No system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

10. Contact Us

Questions? Email support@kicares.org.