Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 24, 2026

Introduction

All About Understanding Inc. ("All About Understanding," "ABU," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, use our services, make donations, purchase merchandise, subscribe to our newsletter, or submit information through our volunteer forms.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Donation information
  • Volunteer application information
  • Newsletter subscription information
  • Any information submitted through contact forms or other website forms

Payment Information

Donations and merchandise purchases are processed through Stripe. We do not store your complete payment card information on our servers.

Please review Stripe's privacy practices for information regarding payment processing.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages viewed
  • Referring website
  • Date and time of visits
  • User interactions with our website

Analytics and Tracking Technologies

We use technologies such as:

  • Google Analytics
  • Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

These technologies help us:

  • Understand website usage
  • Improve website performance
  • Measure marketing effectiveness
  • Better understand visitor interests
  • Provide relevant communications and advertising

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some website functionality may be affected.

How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Operate and maintain our website
  • Process donations
  • Fulfill merchandise orders
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Evaluate volunteer applications
  • Send newsletters and organizational updates
  • Improve user experience
  • Monitor website performance and security
  • Comply with legal obligations

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email address, we may send:

  • Organizational updates
  • Event announcements
  • Fundraising communications
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Educational content

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in email communications.

Children's Privacy

We recognize that minors may participate in volunteer opportunities associated with All About Understanding Inc.

We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental consent. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information through our website without proper authorization, please contact us so that we may remove the information.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers when necessary to operate our organization, including:

  • Stripe
  • Email marketing providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Website hosting providers
  • Technology service providers

We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and social media platforms.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information.

However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

  • Request access to personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of personal information where legally permissible
  • Opt out of certain communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes will become effective when posted on this page.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

All About Understanding Inc.
Email: glengatling@allaboutunderstanding.org

EIN: 85-1680588