Privacy Policy — Life’s Investments

Life’s Investments (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our donors, volunteers, partners, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information on www.lifesinvestments.org

and through associated services.

By accessing or using our website, services, or donation platforms, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, information collected automatically, and information from third-party sources.

A. Information You Provide

Personal Details: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.

Donation Information: Payment method, billing information, donation amount, donation history.

Volunteer or Partner Data: Skills, availability, organization affiliation.

Communication Preferences: Newsletter subscriptions, consent for email or text outreach.

B. Information Collected Automatically

IP address, browser type, device type, operating system.

Website usage information (pages visited, clicks, time spent).

Analytics data via Google Analytics 4 and Microsoft Clarity.

C. Information from Third Parties

Donation processing platforms (PayPal, Stripe, Microsoft Donations) for transaction verification.

Grants or partner data as necessary for reporting and compliance purposes.

2. How We Use Information

We use your information to:

Process donations and provide receipts.

Communicate about programs, events, campaigns, and volunteer opportunities.

Improve website functionality and user experience.

Monitor and report program outcomes, including federally funded initiatives, in compliance with 2 CFR 200 and related regulations.

Ensure compliance with applicable laws (CAN-SPAM, SB 1383, GDPR where applicable).

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information:

With Service Providers: Payment processors, email platforms, IT providers, and analytics services under strict confidentiality agreements.

For Compliance and Legal Requirements: As required by law, grant reporting, audits, or government regulations.

Aggregated or Anonymous Data: To report outcomes, trends, or program success metrics without identifying individuals.

4. Data Security

Life’s Investments employs industry-standard safeguards to protect your information:

All data is stored on Microsoft Azure servers in the U.S.

Data encryption in transit (HTTPS/SSL) and at rest.

Access restricted by role-based permissions; audit logs maintained.

Chatbot logs and other donor data retained for five years per 2 CFR 200.334–.338 retention policy.

Regular security audits via Azure Sentinel and internal monitoring.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and track engagement:

Session and persistent cookies for navigation and personalization.

Third-party analytics tools (Google Analytics 4, Microsoft Clarity) to measure traffic, clicks, and conversions.

Users may disable cookies via browser settings, but some site functionality may be limited.

6. Donor & Email Communications

Emails and newsletters are sent via Microsoft 365 with Power Automate workflows.

All email communications include an unsubscribe link to comply with CAN-SPAM.

Donor preferences are respected, and automated follow-ups are logged for compliance and reporting purposes.

7. Your Rights

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

Access & Correction: Request a copy of the information we hold about you and correct inaccuracies.

Opt-Out: Withdraw consent for marketing communications or automated follow-ups.

Deletion: Request deletion of personal data where legally permitted.

Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

Requests can be submitted via email to info@lifesinvestments.org

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

9. External Links

Our site may contain links to external websites. Life’s Investments is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

10. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top reflects the latest revision. Changes will be posted on this page, and, where appropriate, notified via email.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal information or this Privacy Policy:

Life’s Investments

Executive Director: Shannon Davis

Email: info@lifesinvestments.org

Phone: (619) 736-0529

Website: www.lifesinvestments.org

Compliance Notes:

GDPR notice added for international users.

2 CFR 200 references for federally funded grant compliance.

CAN-SPAM adherence for all email communications.

Retention policies aligned with Azure / OneDrive logging.