Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 26, 2026

The EMBER Project respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we may collect, use, and share information when you visit theemberproject.org, contact us, subscribe to our communications, register for programs or events, volunteer, access resources, or make a donation.

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • your name

  • email address

  • phone number

  • information submitted through contact, program, volunteer, event, or resource forms

  • email newsletter or resource-download signups

  • communications you send to The EMBER Project

Some applications, registrations, donations, or other services may be completed through third-party platforms. Information submitted directly to those platforms is also subject to their own privacy practices.

Website and Analytics Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through Squarespace, Google Analytics, Google Ads technologies, cookies, and similar tools. This may include information such as:

  • pages viewed and actions taken on the website

  • approximate geographic location

  • browser and device information

  • referring website or traffic source

  • interactions with links, forms, downloads, and other site features

We use this information to understand how visitors use the website, improve our content and programs, evaluate outreach efforts, and measure the effectiveness of our communications and advertising.

We do not intentionally send the contents of contact forms, personal stories, email addresses, or other sensitive information to Google Analytics or Google Ads as analytics event data.

Cookies

Our website and third-party services may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, understand website usage, remember certain preferences, and measure communications or advertising.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some website features function.

Email Communications

If you choose to subscribe to an EMBER mailing list or request a digital resource, we may use the information you provide to deliver the requested resource and send communications associated with the list you selected.

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in those messages.

Donations

Online donations are processed through Givebutter and its payment-processing partners. The EMBER Project may receive donor information needed for donation records, acknowledgments, receipts, and donor communications. Payment-card information is processed by the applicable payment provider rather than directly through The EMBER Project website.

Givebutter maintains its own privacy and security practices for information submitted through its platform.

How We Use Information

We may use information collected through the website to:

  • respond to questions and requests

  • provide information about programs, resources, events, or volunteer opportunities

  • deliver requested downloads or email communications

  • administer donations and donor communications

  • operate and improve the website

  • understand website usage and outreach effectiveness

  • protect the website and our organization from misuse or security threats

  • comply with applicable legal or administrative obligations

How Information May Be Shared

We may use service providers that help operate our website, communications, analytics, forms, fundraising, and other organizational functions. These providers may process information as necessary to provide their services.

We may also disclose information when required by law, when necessary to protect the rights or safety of The EMBER Project or others, or when you authorize us to do so.

The EMBER Project does not sell personal information for money.

Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may link to outside organizations, resources, forms, social media platforms, donation services, or other third-party websites. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, not this Privacy Policy.

Data Security and Retention

The EMBER Project takes reasonable steps to protect information in its care. However, no website, electronic communication, or online service can guarantee complete security.

Information may be retained for different periods depending on its purpose, legal requirements, and the systems or service providers used.

Your Choices

You may:

  • unsubscribe from EMBER marketing emails using the unsubscribe link in the message

  • adjust cookie controls through your browser

  • contact us to ask questions about personal information you have provided directly to The EMBER Project

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our website, programs, technology, or legal obligations change. The effective date at the top of this page will indicate when the policy was last updated.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how The EMBER Project handles information, contact:

The EMBER Project
Email: Susan@theEMBERproject.org
Phone: (330) 271-6535
Website: theemberproject.org