Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 10, 2025
Madden’s Chicken-Giving (Meagan Moore)
is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with us through our website www.chickengiving.org, social media platforms, or other channels. By engaging with us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
Donors: When you make a donation via our website or social media, we may collect your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information (e.g., credit card details processed through a secure third-party payment processor).
Volunteers: If you sign up to volunteer, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, date of birth (to verify age), and emergency contact information.
Website Visitors: We may collect information you provide through contact forms, event registrations, or newsletter sign-ups, such as your name and email address.
b. Non-Personal Information
Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website and social media, such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited, and timestamps, using cookies and similar technologies.
Social Media: When you engage with us on social media (e.g., liking, commenting, or sharing), we may collect publicly available information from your profile, subject to the platform’s privacy policies.
c. Information from Minors (Under 18)
We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 without parental consent. See Section 6 for details on our policies for volunteers under 18.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Process donations and issue receipts.
Communicate with you about our programs, events, or fundraising campaigns.
Coordinate volunteer activities and ensure safety.
Improve our website, services, and user experience.
Comply with legal obligations, such as tax reporting for donations.
Send you newsletters or updates (with your consent, where required).
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:
Service Providers: Third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, email marketing platforms) who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or managing communications. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose your information to comply with legal processes, such as subpoenas or tax reporting requirements.
Organizational Partners: With your consent, we may share limited information (e.g., your name and contact details) with partner organizations for collaborative events or programs.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Volunteers Under 18
Madden’s Chicken-Giving (Meagan Moore) welcomes volunteers under 18 to participate in our programs, subject to parental or guardian consent. If you are under 18, we require the following:
Parental/Guardian Consent: A parent or legal guardian must complete and sign a consent form before you can volunteer. The form includes:
Your name, date of birth, and contact information.
Emergency contact details.
Acknowledgment of our Privacy Policy and volunteer policies.
Parent/guardian’s name, signature, and contact information.
Limited Data Collection: We collect only the information necessary to coordinate your volunteer activities and ensure your safety (e.g., name, age, emergency contacts).
Data Retention: We retain information about minors only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of their volunteer participation, unless otherwise required by law.
To request a consent form, please contact us at madden@chickengiving.org. We do not allow individuals under 13 to volunteer without additional safeguards compliant with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations (e.g., tax records).
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails or contacting us.
Cookies: Manage cookie preferences through your browser.
To exercise these rights, contact us at madden@chickengiving.org. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website and social media may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., payment processors or partner organizations). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
9. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located. We take steps to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws, but data protection standards may differ from your jurisdiction.
10. Retention of Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax reporting). For example:
Donor information is retained for 7 years to comply with IRS requirements.
Volunteer information is retained for the duration of your participation, plus any legally required period.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and, where required, by email. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates the latest revision.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Madden’s Chicken-Giving (Meagan Moore)
4611 N Wheeling Ave, Muncie, Indiana 47304
Email: madden@chickengiving.org
Phone: +1 (765) 730-3416
Parental/Guardian Consent Form for Volunteers Under 18
Below is a sample consent form for volunteers under 18. This form must be completed and returned before a minor can participate.
Volunteer Information
Name: _______________________________
Date of Birth: _______________________
Address: ____________________________
Phone: ______________________________
Email: ______________________________
Emergency Contact
Name: _______________________________
Relationship: ________________________
Phone: ______________________________
Parent/Guardian Information
Name: _______________________________
Address: ____________________________
Phone: ______________________________
Email: ______________________________
Consent
I, [Parent/Guardian Name], am the parent or legal guardian of [Volunteer Name]. I have read and agree to [Non-Profit Organization Name]’s Privacy Policy and volunteer policies. I consent to my child’s participation as a volunteer and to the collection and use of their personal information as described in the Privacy Policy.
Signature: ___________________________
Date: _______________________________
Please return this form to leadership@chickengiving.org or madden@chickengiving.org
Thanks so much for supporting our mission in empowering our friends in need!