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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information

Last updated: March 2026

Koinonia Youth ("we," "us," or "our") is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at koinoniayouth.com.

Information We Collect

When you make a donation through our website, we collect the following information:

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Donation amount and type
  • Any message you choose to include

We do not collect or store credit card numbers or other payment information on our servers. All payment processing is handled securely by Stripe, a PCI DSS-compliant payment processor.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

  • Process your donation and send you a receipt
  • Provide you with tax-deduction documentation
  • Send you updates about our programs and mission (with your consent)
  • Respond to your questions or requests

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Stripe — Our payment processor, to complete your donation transaction
  • Legal requirements — If required by law, court order, or governmental authority

Data Storage

Donation transaction data is stored securely with Stripe. Donor details submitted through our admin panel are stored in your browser's localStorage — this data is local to the specific browser used and is not transmitted to or stored on any external server.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website does not use tracking cookies, analytics services, or third-party advertising scripts. The only external service loaded by our pages is Google Fonts, which delivers web fonts to render our typography.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption on all pages and security headers (Content-Security-Policy, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, etc.).

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 information (subject to legal and record-keeping requirements)
  • Opt out of communications from us at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@koinoniayouth.com.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: