Effective Date: DECEMBER 30, 2025

The Golden Hour Project (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a nonprofit organization committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information when you visit our website, thegoldenhourproject.org, make a donation, or communicate with us.

1. Information We Collect

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

• Email address (for newsletters, updates, or contact forms)
• Name and contact information (when you donate or contact us)
• Donation-related information, such as donation amount and date



We do not store full credit card numbers or banking information on our servers.

2. Donations and Payment Processing

Donations made through our website are processed by trusted third-party payment processors (such as Venmo, PayPal, or similar services). These processors handle payment information in accordance with their own privacy policies and security standards.

The Golden Hour Project receives limited information related to your donation (such as your name, email address, donation amount, and transaction confirmation) solely for recordkeeping, acknowledgment, and donor communication purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send newsletters, updates, and mission-related communications
• Acknowledge donations and maintain donation records
• Respond to inquiries and messages
• Communicate about programs, events, or opportunities
• We do not use your personal information for purposes unrelated to our nonprofit mission.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Access to personal information is limited to authorized individuals who need it to perform nonprofit operations.

Despite these efforts, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share limited personal information with trusted service providers (such as email platforms or donation processors) only as necessary to operate our organization and only under confidentiality obligations.

We may also disclose information if required by law.

6. Your Rights (Washington State Residents)

If you are a Washington State resident, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we have about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of email communications at any time

Requests may be made by contacting us using the information below. We will respond in accordance with applicable Washington and federal laws.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If such information is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.

8. Cookies and Analytics

Basic analytics:

We may use basic analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website. These tools collect non-identifying information such as page visits and browser type.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us at:

Email: hello@thegoldenhourproject.org

Organization: The Golden Hour Project