Sacramento Steps Forward
Privacy Policy

1. What We Collect

We collect two types of information:

a. What You Give Us:

When you fill out forms (like contact, event registration, or donations), we may collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Comments or messages
• Donation/payment information (handled securely by trusted third-party providers)

b. What We Collect Automatically:

We use cookies and tools like Google Analytics to learn how people use our website. This may include:

• IP address
• Browser and device information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the site
• Your general location (like city or region)

You can change your cookie settings in your browser.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to your messages
• Share news, events, and updates
• Register you for events
• Process donations securely
• Improve our website and services

3. Who We Share It With

We don’t sell or rent your information. We only share it with trusted partners who help us run the website and communicate with you, such as:

• Gravity Forms (form handling)
• The Events Calendar (event registration)
• Constant Contact (email newsletters)
• Payment processors, including GivingEdge
• Google Analytics (website performance)

4. Your Choices

You can:

• Unsubscribe from emails anytime
• Ask us to view, update, or delete your personal data
• Disable cookies in your browser

5. How We Protect Your Information

We use reasonable security practices to protect your information. No system is 100% secure, so we encourage you to use caution when sharing personal info online.

6. Media Policy

We use photography, video, and audio to present our mission and impact. We use a mix of licensed stock media and authentic content featuring staff, partners, and community members. When real individuals are included, we prioritize dignity and privacy, securing consent in private settings and notifying people, when possible, in public contexts. Staff, volunteers, and contractors must follow our guidelines, and all media use is regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with laws and best practices.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our site may include links to other websites. We’re not responsible for that content or privacy practices.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

9. California Residents – Your Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you live in California, you have the right to:

• Know what personal info we collect and how we use/share it
• Delete your personal information, including media (photos, videos, and audio)
• Opt out of the sale of personal information (Sacramento Steps Forward does not sell your personal information)
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

10. Policy Updates

We may update this policy occasionally. Any changes will appear here with a new “Effective Date.”

Contact Us

For questions, concerns, and information, contact us at
communications@sacstepsforward.org or call 916.577.9770.

We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.