Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [03/01/2026]Organization Name: Scam Breach Website: www.scambreach.com⁠�Scam Breach (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a nonprofit organization committed to cybersecurity awareness, scam prevention, and supporting victims of fraud. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable laws, including those of the State of North Carolina and the United States.1. Information We Collect. Personal Information We may collect: Full name Email address Phone number Mailing address Any information you voluntarily provide (e.g., scam stories, contact forms)b. Donation Information When you make a donation, your payment is processed securely by third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, GoFundMe). We may receive: Donation amount Donor contact details Transaction confirmation. We do not store full payment card details .c. Automatically Collected Data IP address Browser and device type Pages visited and interaction data Cookies and tracking technologies2. How We Use Your Information We use collected information to: Process donations and provide receipts (required for nonprofit recordkeeping)Communicate with donors and supporters Share updates, campaigns, and educational content Respond to inquiries and support requests Improve website functionality and outreach efforts Detect, prevent, and respond to fraud or misuse3. Nonprofit & Donor Privacy Commitment. As a nonprofit operating in North Carolina, Scam Breach: Does not sell, rent, or trade donor information Maintains donor records as required for transparency and IRS compliance Honors donor anonymity requests where legally permissible4. Sharing of Information We may share your information only with: Trusted service providers (payment processors, email platforms, website hosting)Regulatory or legal authorities if required by law (e.g., subpoenas, fraud investigations)Professional advisors (e.g., accountants, legal counsel) for compliance purposes5. Compliance with North Carolina Law While North Carolina does not have a single comprehensive consumer privacy statute like some states, we comply with applicable laws, including: North Carolina Identity Theft Protection Act→ In the event of a data breach involving personal information, affected individuals will be notified as required by law. North Carolina Secretary of State Charitable Solicitation Licensing Division→ We maintain proper registration and reporting obligations if required for charitable solicitation.6. Data Security We implement reasonable safeguards including: Secure hosting environments Encrypted transactions (SSL)Limited access to sensitive dataHowever, no system can guarantee absolute security.7. Cookies and Tracking We may use cookies and analytics tools to: Understand visitor behavior Improve user experience Optimize outreach efforts You may disable cookies in your browser settings.8. Third-Party Services Our website may link to or integrate with third-party platforms (e.g., donation processors). Their privacy policies govern how your data is handled on those platforms.9. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.10. Your Rights You may: Request access to your personal data Request correction or deletion Opt out of communications at any time To exercise your rights, contact us at: [Insert Contact Email]11. Record Retention (Nonprofit Requirement)We retain donor and financial records as required by: IRS regulations Standard nonprofit accounting practices12. Updates to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.13. Contact Information Scam Breach[3631 Judea Drive, Lenoir, NC 28645]Email: [contact@scambreach.com] Website: www.scambreach.com⁠