Privacy Policy

Last updated: [Month] 2026

Who We Are

Keep Florence Beautiful (KFB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, dedicated to making Florence County, SC cleaner, greener, and more beautiful. Our website is keepflorencebeautiful.org.

What Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with our website:

When you volunteer, donate, or contact us through our forms:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Mailing address (if provided)

When you make a donation:

• Payment information (processed securely through our third-party payment processor — we do not store credit card numbers on our website)

When you browse our website:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• This information is collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process donations and send tax-deductible receipts
• Communicate with you about volunteer opportunities, events, and programs
• Send our eNewsletter (only if you have opted in)
• Respond to your questions and requests
• Improve our website and programs
• Report aggregate volunteer and program data to Keep America Beautiful

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services that may collect data:

• GiveWP / Stripe / PayPal for donation processing
• Mailchimp for email newsletter management
• Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
• Google Maps for displaying our location
• The Events Calendar for event management

Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some website functionality.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our eNewsletter, you will receive periodic emails about KFB events, programs, volunteer opportunities, and community news. Every email includes an unsubscribe link at the bottom. You can opt out at any time and we will promptly remove you from our mailing list.

Donations

All donations are processed through secure, PCI-compliant third-party payment processors. Keep Florence Beautiful does not store your credit card or bank account information on our servers. Donation records including your name, amount, and date are retained for tax reporting and nonprofit compliance purposes.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly. Youth program participants are registered by a parent or guardian.

Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of email communications at any time
• Request a copy of your donation history for tax purposes

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email address].

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data:

Keep Florence Beautiful