Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 03/18/26

1. Overview

United Way of the Black Hills (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.

This policy applies only to information collected through this website and not to third-party services.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Any information submitted through forms (contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, etc.)

B. Automatically Collected Information

We may collect limited technical data such as:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited and time spent

This is typically collected via cookies or analytics tools.

3. Donations and Payment Processing

Donations made through our website are processed by a third-party provider, such as Blackbaud.

We do not collect or store payment card information on our servers.
Your payment information is handled directly by the third-party provider.
Donation data (such as your name, contact info, and donation amount) may be shared with us for recordkeeping and donor acknowledgment.

Blackbaud and similar platforms may collect and process personal data such as name, contact details, and transaction information to facilitate donations.

We encourage you to review their privacy policy for details on how your data is handled.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Respond to inquiries or requests
Send updates, newsletters, or communications (if you opt in)
Maintain donor records and provide receipts
Improve website performance and user experience
Comply with legal obligations

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information only in the following cases:

With service providers (e.g., email platforms, donation processors)
When required by law or legal process
To protect the rights, safety, or security of our organization or users

Third-party providers like Blackbaud act as service providers and process data on our behalf or independently depending on the interaction.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies or similar technologies to:

Understand how users interact with the site
Improve functionality and performance

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

Opt out of email communications at any time
Request access to or correction of your personal information
Request deletion of your data where applicable

To make a request, contact us using the information below.

9. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Information

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

United Way of the Black Hills
621 6th St Ste 100
Rapid City, SD 57701
Email: info@unitedwayblackhills.org
Phone: (605) 343-5872