Last updated: March 10, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our service and explains your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

By using the service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation
Words with capitalized initials have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions apply regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural.

Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

• Account means a unique account created for you to access our service.
• Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party.
• Company (“we,” “us,” “our”) refers to Pay Away, 17 Spruce Hill Lane, Goshen, NY 10924.
• Cookies are small files stored on your device by a website.
• Country refers to the United States.
• Device means any device that can access the service.
• Personal Data means any information that identifies an individual.
• Service refers to the website, accessible at www.payaway.org.
• Service Provider means any third party processing data on behalf of the Company.
• Usage Data is collected automatically through the use of the Service.
• You means the individual or entity accessing the Service.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected
We may collect the following personally identifiable information:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Address (including state, province, ZIP/postal code, city)
• Usage Data

Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically and may include details such as:

• Your device’s IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited
• Date and time of visit
• Time spent on pages

Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance and analyze your experience on our website. These include:

• Essential Cookies (for website functionality)
• Preference Cookies (to remember settings)
• Analytics Cookies (to track user behavior)

For more details, please review our [Cookies Policy].

Use of Your Personal Data

We may use your Personal Data to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Manage your account
• Process transactions
• Contact you with updates and information
• Analyze usage trends and improve service functionality
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud or security issues

Sharing Your Personal Data
We may share your data with:

• Service Providers (to help us analyze and improve services)
• Affiliates and business partners (to offer related services)
• Legal authorities (when required by law)

Retention and Security of Your Data

We will retain your Personal Data as long as necessary for legal and business purposes. We implement security measures to protect your data, but no online service is 100% secure.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Request access, correction, or deletion of your data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Restrict or object to processing under certain conditions

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@payaway.org.

Children’s Privacy

Our service does not address individuals under the age of 13. If we discover that a child has provided us with Personal Data without parental consent, we will delete it.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will be posted on our website with the updated date.

For any questions, contact us at info@payaway.org.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 10, 2025

Pay Away The Layaway (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and interact with our services. By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

• • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
  • Any information you voluntarily provide through our website, including donations and communications

b. Non-Personal Information

• • IP address, browser type, operating system, and other technical data
  • Cookies and usage data to improve user experience

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

• To process donations and provide receipts
• To communicate with you regarding our initiatives, updates, and events
• To improve our website and services
• To comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information with:

• Third-party service providers who assist in payment processing, email communications, and website functionality
• Legal authorities when required to comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Business partners only with your consent

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Request limitations on data processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@payaway.org

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

8. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
info@payaway.org