PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF USE

PART 1: PRIVACY POLICY

Casa Allegra ("we," "us," or "our") operates casaallergra.org. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

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1. Information We Collect

When you make a donation or payment through our site, we or our payment processor may collect:

• Name and contact information (name, email address, mailing address)

• Payment information (credit/debit card details, billing address)

• Transaction records

We do not store full payment card details on our servers. Payment processing is handled by a third-party processor subject to their own privacy practices.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Process and confirm your donation or payment

• Issue tax receipts or acknowledgment letters

• Comply with legal and financial reporting obligations

• Communicate with you about your transaction or our organization, if you've opted in

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

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3. Cookies and Tracking

Our site may use cookies or similar technologies for basic site functionality and analytics. You can adjust cookie settings through your browser. We do not use your data for targeted advertising.

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4. California Residents — Your Rights Under CCPA

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect and how it is used

• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions

• Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)

• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To submit a request, contact us at the address below. We will respond within 45 days.

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5. Data Retention

We retain donor and transaction records as required by applicable law and nonprofit financial recordkeeping standards. When records are no longer required, they are securely deleted or anonymized.

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6. Third-Party Services

Our site may link to or use third-party services (payment processors, email platforms, analytics tools). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those services. We encourage you to review their policies directly.

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7. Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

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8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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10. Contact

For questions or to exercise your privacy rights:

Casa Allegra: info@casaallegra.org

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PART 2: TERMS OF USE​

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1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using casaallergra.org, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

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2. Use of the Site

This site is operated by Casa Allegra, a nonprofit organization based in California. You agree to use the site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use of the site.

You may not:

• Use the site for fraudulent or deceptive purposes

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its systems

• Transmit malicious code, spam, or disruptive content

• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or organization

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3. Donations

All donations made through this site are voluntary and non-refundable unless otherwise required by law. Casa Allegra is a nonprofit organization; donations may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. We recommend consulting a tax advisor regarding deductibility.

We reserve the right to decline or refund any donation at our discretion.

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4. Intellectual Property

All content on this site — including text, images, logos, and graphics — is the property of Casa Allegra or its content providers and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.

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5. Disclaimers

The site and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. Information on the site is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, financial, or medical advice.

 

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by California law, Casa Allegra and its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site or inability to use it, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

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7. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We do not endorse or control those sites and are not responsible for their content or practices.

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8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts located in California.

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9. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this document reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

 

10. Contact

For questions about these Terms or the Privacy Policy:

Casa Allegra California, USA: Website: casaallergra.org: info@casaallegra.org

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