Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Caitlyn’s F.I.G.H.T., Inc. is a qualified charitable organization exempt from Federal and state income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Caitlyn’s F.I.G.H.T., Inc. is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, website visitors and others with whom we communicate. Your privacy is very important to us. This privacy policy explains our commitment to you when you use our site or make a donation. It also specifies our use of personal information with which you entrust us, and delineates the use of any such information we may gather on our own, through electronic means or otherwise.

Visiting our Website indicates your acceptance of this privacy policy.

Commitment to Data Security

To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy and ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place appropriate procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. We monitor our site and employ industry standard techniques such as encryption, firewalls and intrusion detection to shield your personal information from unauthorized access.

Secure communications on the internet require attention to authentication, encryption and data integrity which our website addresses by industry-standard SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) protocol. We use SSL to communicate with secure browsers such as AOL, Netscape and Internet Explorer. This means your name, address, credit card numbers and any other information you provide through SSL are encrypted in a way that makes it extremely difficult for others to decode.  All payment information is collected in a secure environment. You can tell if your computer is using SSL when you see a lock icon at the bottom of your screen or by checking the URL to ensure it is pointing to “https.”

Caitlyn’s F.I.G.H.T., Inc. maintains its own donor information database and processes its own mail donations. Credit card payments are handled by a secure outside vendor. Credit card companies and banking institutions have access to your personal information as required to perform their functions.  Caitlyn’s F.I.G.H.T., Inc. requires these companies keep such information confidential, use high-grade encryption and security protocols, and meet all industry standards. Personal information you provide is stored in a secure location, accessible only by designated employees who are trained in proper handling of such information. Caitlyn’s F.I.G.H.T., Inc. has selected these institutions with care and in good faith and assumes no liability for the unlawful interception of private communications. Donors who are concerned about internet security should make their donation by U.S. Mail.

The Information We Collect

As a nonprofit corporation, we must make full disclosure of donations on our Federal tax return Form 990 each year. If you make a donation we will request certain identifying information such as your name, address, phone number, credit card information and e-mail address. We do not rent, sell or exchange your information. We use donation-generated donor information to communicate with you and to keep accurate, confidential records to meet tax reporting requirements, except in cases of law enforcement inquiries, court orders or subpoenas, or if we are notified that such disclosure is necessary in connection with activity that violates the law or may expose Caitlyn’s F.I.G.H.T., Inc. or anyone associated with Caitlyn’s F.I.G.H.T., Inc. to liability.

Caitlyn’s F.I.G.H.T., Inc. does not collect your personal information when you visit our website unless you choose to provide this information. We reserve the right to review standard server logs to collect information such as the IP (Internet Protocol) address, the site that referred you, the pages you visited, browser types, operating systems, the files you downloaded, and the dates, times and duration of visits.

Cookies & How We Use Them

Our online donation process functionality is based on “cookies” or customized pieces of information our site stores on your hard drive. Because cookies only contain text, they cannot transmit a virus or damage your system. They cannot gather information about you or your computer. The sole purpose of storing cookies is to remember information about your Caitlyn’s F.I.G.H.T., Inc. account and make online donating easier. If you prefer not to accept cookies, it may be necessary for you to donate by mailing a check directly to our office.

About Children

Caitlyn’s F.I.G.H.T., Inc. does not accept donations from children. If you are under 18 years of age, do not make a donation or submit any information without the express consent and participation of a parent or guardian.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

You agree any disputes relating to your use of this Privacy Policy shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of New York, the state in which  Caitlyn’s F.I.G.H.T., Inc. is incorporated as a nonprofit corporation. Any dispute relating to this Privacy Policy shall be resolved solely in the state or federal courts located in the State of New York.

Trademarks, Copyright, etc.

This web site is owned and operated by Caitlyn’s F.I.G.H.T., Inc. The material included herein, including without limitation all content, text, graphics, artwork, photographs, site design, logos, icons, images, audio or video clips, code, scripts and software (collectively, the “Materials”), is the property of Caitlyn’s F.I.G.H.T., Inc. and/or its content suppliers and is protected by the trademark, copyright and other intellectual property laws of the United States and other countries. The selection, arrangement and compilation of all of the foregoing in the manner depicted is also the property of Caitlyn’s F.I.G.H.T., Inc. and is protected by said laws. ALL RIGHTS ARE EXPRESSLY RESERVED. No right, title or interest in and to the materials is conveyed or granted to you. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, transmit, disseminate, distribute, display, post, modify, create derivative works from, sell, license or otherwise use or exploit in any way whatsoever any Materials or other content from this web site without the prior written consent of Caitlyn’s F.I.G.H.T., Inc. Without in any way limiting the foregoing, you agree not to use the web site or any Materials for any commercial or competitive purposes or for any other purposes which may be harmful or detrimental to Caitlyn’s F.I.G.H.T., Inc. or its business.

Refund Policy

Donations to Caitlyn’s F.I.G.H.T., Inc. are non-refundable.