Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November, 2025

PORCH Communities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to building sustainable hunger relief programs through local volunteer engagement. We respect your privacy.

Our policy is simple. We do not sell, rent, or share your information. All information provided by visitors to our website is treated carefully. By using this site, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy as well as our Terms and Conditions.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use this Site.

We may collect the below information for the following purposes:

• Providing services and resources you request

• Supporting our hunger relief programs and volunteer activities

• Communicating with you about PORCH Communities updates, events, and opportunities to get involved

• Auditing user interactions with our site and improving user experience

• Maintaining the quality and security of our systems and data

• Complying with legal obligations

We will collect the following information from visitors to our site:

• Identifiers: name, email address, mailing address, phone number, IP address

• Usage Information: pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type

This information is used to communicate with you, analyze site usage, and provide any requested services.

If you opt-in to receiving emails or SMS messages from us, you may receive messages about our programs and volunteer opportunities. Typically, this is once or twice a month.

Donor Privacy

PORCH Communities respects the privacy of our donors. We do not sell, trade, or share donor information with any other organization. Information collected through online donations is used solely to process contributions, acknowledge gifts, and communicate updates related to our mission.

We may disclose information about you:

• If required by law or legal process

• To law enforcement authorities or other government officials based on a lawful request

• When we believe disclosure is necessary to prevent physical harm or financial loss

• In connection with an investigation of suspected or actual fraudulent activity

We do not share your personal information with any third parties except as needed to operate our website or fulfill PORCH Communities’ mission, such as with trusted email and donation service providers (e.g., Mailchimp, PayPal, Network for Good).

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and other automated tools to:

• Customize your visits to our site

• Diagnose technical and service problems

• Gather general demographic and usage information

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some portions of the site may not function properly without them. We do not respond to browser-initiated Do Not Track signals.

Data Protection Laws

Our website is intended for use by individuals located in the United States. If you are a user outside of the United States, you understand and consent to having any information processed in the United States. This includes the use of cookies and other tracking technologies as described above.

How to Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like us to update information we have about you or your preferences, please contact us by email at info@porchcommunities.org or write to us at:

PORCH Communities
104R NC Hwy 54 West, Ste. 247
Carrboro, NC 27510