What Data We Collect and Why
Transparency about data collection is important to us. Here is what information we collect and how we use it:
Contact Form Submissions
When you submit a contact form on this website, we collect:
- Your name and email address (required)
- Phone number (optional)
- Your message and service interest
We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and discuss potential services. We do not share your contact information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Website Analytics
We may collect anonymous usage data including:
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring websites and search terms
- Browser type and device information
- Geographic location at a general level
This data helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve the user experience. Analytics data is aggregated and does not identify individual visitors.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies may be used to:
- Remember your cookie preferences
- Analyze website traffic patterns
- Improve website functionality
You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for more details.
How Long We Keep Data
Contact form submissions are retained for as long as necessary to provide services and respond to inquiries. You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at help@becauseofcarol.org.
Third-Party Services
We use FormSubmit for form processing, which handles form submissions securely. Google Maps may be used on our contact page for location display. These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing data they collect.