Effective: July 24, 2026

This Privacy Policy applies to the information that The Kearney Center (“Kearney Center,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects through kearneycenter.org, including when you donate, volunteer, subscribe to our newsletter, register for an event, or otherwise interact with our website.

Summary

This policy applies to:

• Visitors to our website
• Donors
• Volunteers
• Newsletter subscribers
• Event registrants and ticket purchasers
• Job applicants

The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to let you know how we collect, use, store, share, retain, and process your personal information, and to describe your choices and rights with respect to that information. “Personal information” is any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.

We may amend this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and if we make material changes we will provide a prominent notice on our website.

What Personal Information We Collect

Personal information you provide to us

If you fill out a form on our website — for example, to donate, volunteer, subscribe to our newsletter, register for an event, apply for a job, or contact us — we collect the information you provide, which may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment or billing information (for donations and ticketed events).

Personal information collected when you visit our website

When you use our website, we may automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser and device information, and information collected through cookies and similar technologies. You can view and manage cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings link in our website footer.

How We Collect Information

We collect personal information directly from you when you interact with our website (for example, by submitting a form), and automatically through cookies and similar technologies as described above.

How We Use Your Information

We process your personal information for the following purposes:

• To process donations and issue donation receipts
• To coordinate volunteer activities
• To send our newsletter and other communications, with your consent
• To register you for events and process ticket purchases
• To respond to inquiries and job applications
• To analyze and improve our website

The Legal Basis For Collecting and Processing Information

We collect and process personal information on the following bases: your consent (for example, when you subscribe to our newsletter); the need to fulfill a transaction or service you have requested (for example, processing a donation or event registration); our legitimate interests in operating and promoting our mission; and to comply with our legal obligations.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share personal information with service providers who help us operate our website and process donations, newsletters, and event registrations (for example, payment processors and email service providers). These providers are only permitted to use your information to provide services to us. We may also share information if required by law.

How Long We Retain Your Information

We retain personal information for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, to maintain accurate donor and organizational records, and to comply with our legal obligations.

Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small files stored in your browser when you visit our website. We use cookies to operate our website and to understand how visitors use our site. You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time using the cookie preferences link in our website footer, or through your browser settings.

Your Rights Regarding Access to and Control over Personal Information

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of your personal information, and to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@kearneycenter.org or (850) 792-9000.

Information for California Residents

California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion of that information, to receive a portable copy of it, and to be free from discrimination for exercising these rights. We do not sell personal information. To make a request, email support@kearneycenter.org or call (850) 792-9000.

International Data Transfers

We are a Tallahassee, Florida–based nonprofit and do not knowingly transfer personal information outside the United States.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we collect from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Automated Decision Making and Profiling

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on individuals.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without such consent, please contact us and we will delete it.

Sensitive Information

We ask that you not submit sensitive personal information (such as health information or government identification numbers) through our website forms unless specifically requested by us.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:

The Kearney Center
2650 Major James Morgan Jr. Way, Tallahassee, FL 32304
Mailing address: PO Box 2194, Tallahassee, FL 32316
support@kearneycenter.org | (850) 792-9000