Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 1, 2026
At ABC Hopes, we value the trust placed in us by our participants, families, volunteers, donors, and community partners. Protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information when you visit our website or interact with our organization.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with ABC Hopes, we may collect information including:
Name
Mailing address
Email address
Telephone number
Information submitted through contact forms
Participant and volunteer information submitted through Smartwaiver
Emergency contact information
Program registration information
Donation information
Newsletter subscription information
Website usage information collected through cookies and analytics
Some information submitted on behalf of participants may be provided by a parent, legal guardian, conservator, or other authorized representative.
How We Use Your Information
ABC Hopes uses personal information to:
Respond to questions and inquiries
Process program registrations and volunteer applications
Administer participant and volunteer records
Process donations
Send tax acknowledgment letters and donation receipts
Communicate about programs, events, fundraising campaigns, and organizational updates
Improve our website and services
Meet legal, regulatory, and operational requirements
We only collect information that is reasonably necessary to carry out these purposes.
Payment Information
Donations and certain payments made through our website are securely processed by trusted third-party payment providers, including DonorPerfect, Stripe, PayPal, and Square.
ABC Hopes generally does not receive or store complete payment card information. Payment information is processed directly by these providers in accordance with their own privacy and security practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any payment processor you choose to use.
Third-Party Services
To help operate our organization, we utilize trusted third-party service providers, including:
Squarespace (website hosting)
Smartwaiver (digital waivers and participant registration)
DonorPerfect (donor management)
Stripe, PayPal, Square
Constant Contact (email communications)
These providers may collect or process information as necessary to provide their services. Their use of your information is governed by their respective privacy policies.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze website traffic, and enhance your browsing experience. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some portions of the website may not function as intended.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to receive emails from ABC Hopes, we may send newsletters, event announcements, fundraising updates, and organizational news. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
Media and Photography
ABC Hopes celebrates the accomplishments of our participants through photographs and videos shared on our website, social media, and other communications. Photographs or videos are used only after appropriate authorization has been provided through our participant or volunteer media release process.
How We Protect Your Information
ABC Hopes takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to help protect the personal information entrusted to us. While no method of transmitting or storing electronic information can be guaranteed to be completely secure, we work with reputable service providers and follow reasonable practices designed to safeguard the information we collect.
Information Sharing
ABC Hopes does not sell or rent personal information. We may share information only when necessary to:
Process donations or payments
Provide requested services
Comply with legal obligations
Protect the safety, rights, or property of ABC Hopes or others
Children's Privacy
Many individuals served by ABC Hopes are adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. When participants are minors or when an authorized representative is acting on behalf of a participant, personal information may be submitted by a parent, guardian, conservator, or other authorized individual.
Your Choices
You may request to:
Update your contact information
Correct inaccurate personal information
Ask questions regarding your personal information
Opt out of marketing communications
Certain information may need to be retained to comply with legal, financial, or operational requirements.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
ABC Hopes may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
ABC Hopes, Inc.
710 E. Parkridge Avenue, Suite 106
Corona, CA 92879
📞 (951) 407-9047
✉️ info@abchopes.com