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Privacy Policy

At Creative Crafters Hive, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We appreciate your trust in us to handle your personal information carefully and sensibly.

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Introduction

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This policy explains when and why we collect personal information about you, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, how we keep it safe and secure, and your rights and choices regarding your information. This policy applies to both online and offline donor information.

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We have updated our Privacy Policy to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you are an EU resident, you may be entitled to certain additional protections.

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For any questions regarding this policy and our privacy practices, please contact us at hello@creativecraftershive.com or by writing to Creative Crafters Hive, 18047 E. Vencino, Gilbert, Arizona 85298.

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Who Are We?

We’re Creative Crafters Hive, a community where children stay curious, creative, and kind.

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How Do We Collect Information From You?

We obtain information about you in the following ways:

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Information You Give Us Directly

We may collect information when you sign up for Creative Crafters Hive Online, participate in our events, make a donation, apply to volunteer or intern, purchase products and services, or register for our weekly newsletters.

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Information You Give Us Indirectly

Your information may be shared with us by third parties, such as:

  • Independent event organizers

  • Fundraising sites

  • Professional fundraisers (e.g., PayPal, Classy, Stripe)

 

Please review the privacy policies of any third parties to which you provide your data.

 

Sensitive Information

We do not usually collect sensitive data (e.g., health, ethnicity, religion) unless there is a clear and valid reason for doing so, and data protection laws allow us to. Where appropriate, we will explain why we are collecting this type of information and how it will be used.

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When You Visit This Website

We automatically collect the following information:

  • Technical information (e.g., type of device, IP address, browser, operating system)

  • Information about your visit (e.g., pages visited, navigation patterns, referral sources)

  • We use cookies to collect and use your personal information on our website.

 
Social Media

When you interact with us on social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter), we may obtain information about you based on your privacy settings on those platforms.

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Public Information

We may supplement information on our supporters with publicly available sources to create a fuller understanding of someone’s interests and support.

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How and Why Is Your Information Used?

We may use your information for the following purposes:

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  • Providing you with the services, products, or information you requested

  • Processing orders you submitted

  • Fulfilling our contractual obligations

  • Keeping a record of your relationship with us

  • Conducting analysis and market research to improve our services

  • Updating contact details against third-party sources

  • Managing competition entries

  • Seeking your feedback on our services

  • Notifying you of changes to our services

  • Sending you relevant communications (e.g., campaigns, fundraising appeals, promotions)

  • Processing grant or job applications

 
How Long Is Your Information Kept?

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, taking into account operational and legal requirements.

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Where Do We Transfer and Store Information?

Creative Crafters Hive is based in the United States. Information transmitted to us may be stored, accessed, or processed in the U.S. Note that U.S. laws may not offer the same protections as those in your home country.

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With Whom Do We Share Information?

We do not trade, share, or sell your information to other organizations for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information in specific instances, such as:

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  • Sponsorship of a project

  • Legal requirements or law enforcement requests

  • Protecting our legal rights, safety, or security

  • Preventing fraud, criminal acts, or misconduct

  • With companies providing us with services

  • With a successor legal entity

 

Our Commitment to Data Security

To safeguard your information, we implement appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures. These include encryption protocols, SSL, and two-factor authentication. Sensitive information is stored securely both in-house and in secure cloud-based, AES-encrypted applications.

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Your Access to Data and Your Choices

You can contact us at the provided email or mailing addresses to request access to or corrections of your data. If you wish to unsubscribe from our communications, you can also contact us to have your information removed from our distribution list.

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Additional Information
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Behavioral Advertising

We may participate in behavioral-based advertising, where a third party uses technology to collect information about your use of our website to provide tailored advertising.

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Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. Please note that once you click on these links, you are subject to that site’s privacy policy.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on our website. If we make a significant change, we will attempt to notify you and obtain your consent if required.

 
Communicating with Us

If we need to contact you regarding the privacy or security of your information, we may do so by telephone, email, or mail. For any questions, concerns, requests, or comments about privacy, you can contact us by email, telephone, or mail at:

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Effective: May 23, 2024

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If you have any concerns or inquiries, feel free to contact us. Your privacy and trust are paramount to us at Creative Crafters Hive.

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