Privacy policy
Effective Date: October 2025
At Lift The Block, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our supporters, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:
Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
Donation information, including payment details
Volunteer registration details
Information submitted through contact forms, event sign-ups, or surveys
We may also automatically collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and access times through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Process donations and issue receipts
Manage volunteer registrations and communications
Send updates, newsletters, and event notifications
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal obligations
3. Donation and Tax Information
Lift The Block has applied for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS. While our application is pending, donations may not yet be tax-deductible. We will notify donors if and when our tax-exempt status is officially approved.
All donations are used to support our programs, including community outreach, family assistance, and neighborhood-driven initiatives.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted partners only to support our nonprofit activities, including:
Payment processors for donation processing
Email service providers for sending communications
Event management platforms for registration purposes
We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of Lift The Block and its stakeholders.
5. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze trends, and monitor website traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but some website features may not function properly.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Lift The Block is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting third-party websites.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
Accessing, updating, or correcting your information
Requesting the deletion of your information
Opting out of promotional communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
9. Children’s Privacy
Lift The Block does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically for updates.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Lift The Block
4501 Woodward Ave
STE 101-B 111
Detroit, MI 48201
info@lifttheblock.org

