Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 23, 2026

Introduction

BECAUSE OF CAROL LLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Fill out a contact form on our website
• Send us an email
• Call us on the phone
• Engage our services

This information may include:

• Your name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Business information
• Messages and inquiries
• Any other information you choose to provide

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website
• Pages visited and time spent
• Date and time of visit
• Other diagnostic data

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To deliver the services you have requested
• To communicate with you about our services
• To improve our website and user experience
• To analyze usage patterns and trends
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect against fraud and unauthorized access

Information Sharing and Third-Party Access

Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Form processing services (FormSubmit)
• Email delivery services
• Website hosting providers
• Analytics services

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we authorize.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including:

• To comply with legal process or government requests
• To enforce our agreements
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• To detect, prevent, or address fraud or security issues

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any change in ownership.

With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• Providing services to you
• Responding to your inquiries
• Complying with legal obligations
• Resolving disputes
• Enforcing our agreements

When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information.
• Objection: You have the right to object to certain processing of your information.
• Portability: You have the right to receive your information in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at help@becauseofcarol.org. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

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