Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 3, 2025

At The Foundation for Total Recovery, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy (the “Privacy Policy” or “Policy”) outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect the information you provide to us through our website https://foundationfortotalrecovery.org. This Privacy Policy does not address the privacy practices of any third parties that we do not own, control, or are affiliated with. By using our website, you agree to the terms described in this Policy and consent to our use and disclosure of your personally identifiable information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We are dedicated to maintaining your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled.

 

Information Collection

Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through forms on our website, including:

  • Name
  • Employer or organization name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Donation amount, date, method of payment, and purpose
  • Any additional information you choose to submit through our website forms or communications

 

The donation information that we collect will be collected and processed by our third-party payment vendors under the terms and conditions of their privacy policies.

Non-Personal Information

When you interact with our website, we automatically collect certain non-personal data, such as:

  • IP address, which may consist of a static or dynamic IP address and will sometimes point to a specific identifiable computer or mobile device
  • Browser type and language
  • Device information
  • Pages visited, Search queries and other performance and usage data
  • Date and Time spent on the site
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

You consent to the processing of data about you in the manner and for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

How We Collect Data

  • Forms: When you fill out contact or donation forms or request services.
  • Automatic Collection: Through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs when you browse our website.

 

Use of Collected Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
  • Deliver requested services
  • To process and maintain records of donations
  • To send acknowledgements of donations and tax statements
  • Send updates, promotions, or important notices (with your consent)
  • Monitor and improve website performance and user experience
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors that support our operations (e.g., hosting providers, email marketing platforms, analytics tools). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and data protection obligations.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, we may disclose your data to government authorities or law enforcement agencies.

Mailing List

We automatically add all donors to our mailing list. We may send you communications about our fundraising, programming, and other activities by e-mail, text, phone, or mail.

 

You may opt out of our mailing list at any time by contacting us at [email protected] or clicking the “unsubscribe” link in e-mails.

Publication of Donations

In certain circumstances, we may be required to disclose the names of certain donors:

 

  • Donations above a certain threshold may be reported to the IRS
  • Donors may be listed in our annual report or in other public-facing communications
  • Grant applications may require a list of top donors

 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent permissible by applicable law, we will honor a donor’s request for anonymity. We will not publish the specific amount of any donor’s gift without the permission of the donor.

 

If you do not wish to be listed in public-facing documents, including but not limited to our annual report, please notify us when making your donation online by unchecking the boxes (“Post my donation amount” and “Post my name”) on the website donation form. Grant applications are not considered public-facing documents.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies help us remember your preferences and understand how users interact with our content.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may impact website functionality.

Facebook Advertising and Lead Ads Data Collection

We use Facebook (Meta) to run targeted advertisements and collect data through Facebook Lead Ads. When you interact with our Facebook ads or submit information via Facebook Lead Ads, the following types of data may be collected:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Any other details requested in the lead form

This information is used to:

  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Provide information about our services
  • Follow up with you regarding your interest in our organization
  • Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
  • Create custom and lookalike audiences for future targeted ads

We use cookies, pixels, and other tracking technologies to monitor interactions with our ads and improve ad targeting. You can manage your ad preferences or opt out of personalized ads by adjusting your Facebook settings or modifying your browser’s cookie settings.

Your data will be securely stored and will not be shared with third parties except as necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations.

Data Storage and Security

We take commercially reasonable steps to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

  • Secure servers and encrypted connections (HTTPS)
  • Firewalls and access controls
  • Regular software updates and security monitoring

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the security of our databases or the databases of the third parties with which we may share your personal information, nor can we guarantee that the information you supply will not be intercepted while being transmitted over the Internet. Please take care in deciding what information that you share with us.

User Rights You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct or update inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your data, where legally permitted
  • Withdraw consent to processing your information
  • Opt out of receiving promotional communications by following the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes described in this Policy. Different retention periods may apply for different types of personal information. When it is no longer necessary to retain your personal information, we will delete or anonymize it.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Minors

If you are a minor, you can use this website only in conjunction with your parents or guardians. If you are a minor, please do not submit any personal information. IF YOU ARE 13 YEARS OR YOUNGER, PLEASE DO NOT USE THE FOUNDATION FOR TOTAL RECOVERY WEBSITE FOR ANY PURPOSE AT ANY TIME.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

We may periodically update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a data request, please contact us at:

Foundation for Total Recovery

PO Box 755

McLean, VA 22101

Email: [email protected]