Donor Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 17, 2026

Kuzma Care Cottage respects the privacy of its donors. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information provided in connection with donations and related communications.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you donate or communicate with us, we may collect:

Your name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number.
Donation amounts, dates, payment methods, and transaction references.
Information included with checks or other donation records.
Gift instructions, restrictions, and memorial or tribute requests.
Correspondence about donations, receipts, or communication preferences.

Please provide only information needed for your donation or request.

How We Use Donor Information

We use donor information to:

Process and acknowledge gifts.
Provide donation receipts and answer questions.
Maintain financial and donation records.
Carry out gift instructions and memorial requests.
Communicate about Kuzma Care Cottage’s work and fundraising activities, consistent with your preferences.
Address fraud, security concerns, and applicable legal or reporting requirements.

Online Donations Through PayPal

Online donations made through our website’s Donate links are processed by PayPal.

Payment credentials are submitted to PayPal and handled under its own privacy and security practices. Kuzma Care Cottage may receive donor contact information, donation amounts, transaction references, and other details needed to acknowledge and record the gift.

Please review the PayPal Privacy Statement when donating:

https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/paypal/privacy-full

Do not send full payment-card numbers, bank account details, or passwords through our general contact form or ordinary email.

Sharing Donor Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade donor contact lists. We do not send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations.

Donor information may be shared with authorized personnel, volunteers, professional advisers, and service providers when needed to manage donations, maintain records, deliver communications, or support our operations.

We may also disclose information when required by law, with your permission, or when reasonably necessary to address fraud or protect someone’s safety.

Memorial Gifts and Public Recognition

Information submitted specifically for a public memorial or tribute listing, such as the name of the person being honored, may appear on our website or related recognition materials.

Please submit only information you have permission to share. Contact us to discuss anonymous recognition, correct a listing, or request that information you submitted be removed from public display.

A request for public anonymity does not necessarily remove information needed internally for donation records or applicable reporting requirements.

Communication Preferences

You may ask us to stop sending optional fundraising or organizational communications by contacting us or using an unsubscribe link when provided.

We may still communicate with you about a donation, receipt, privacy request, or other necessary administrative matter.

Retention and Protection of Records

We retain donor information for as long as reasonably needed to administer gifts, maintain accurate records, resolve questions, and meet applicable accounting, legal, or reporting requirements.

We take reasonable steps to protect donor information and limit access to people and service providers who need it for their work. No electronic transmission or storage system can guarantee complete security.

Access, Corrections, and Privacy Requests

We may need to verify your identity. Some donation records may need to be retained for accounting, legal, or reporting purposes. Requests will be considered in accordance with applicable requirements.

Website Privacy

For information about website forms, hosting, cookies, and analytics, please see our general Privacy Policy:

https://www.kuzmacarecottage.org/privacy-policy

Policy Updates

We may revise this policy when our practices change. The “Last updated” date identifies the latest revision. Additional notice will be provided when required by applicable law.

Contact Us

Kuzma Care Cottage
635 S. Main Street
Wilmington, Illinois 60481

Email: kuzmacc@sbcglobal