Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

The Nathan Char Campaign (“Campaign,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website, sign up for updates, donate, volunteer, or opt in to receive text messages or other communications from us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Donation information (processed through secure third-party payment processors)

Technical Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Website usage data

Messaging Data

  • SMS opt-in status

  • SMS consent records

  • Message interaction data (delivery confirmation, responses, opt-outs)

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Provide campaign updates and information

  • Send SMS and email communications you have opted into

  • Process donations and event registrations

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Improve campaign outreach and services

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. SMS / Text Messaging Privacy (10DLC Compliance)

Your mobile information will not be sold or shared with third parties for promotional or marketing purposes.

All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

We will not share your opt-in to an SMS campaign with any third party for purposes unrelated to providing you with the services of that campaign.

We may share your Personal Data, including your SMS opt-in or consent status, with third parties that help us provide our messaging services, including but not limited to:

  • Messaging platform providers

  • Telecommunications carriers

  • Vendors who assist in the delivery of text messages

These providers are only permitted to use your information to support message delivery and related services.

4. Information Sharing (General)

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information with:

  • Service providers that help operate the campaign (payment processors, email/SMS platforms, data hosting providers)

  • Legal authorities if required by law

  • Vendors supporting campaign operations under confidentiality obligations

5. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no online system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

6. Your Choices

You may:

Opt Out of Emails
Click “unsubscribe” in any campaign email.

Opt Out of Text Messages
Reply STOP to any campaign text message.

Request Data Removal
Contact us using the information below.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website and campaign tools may link to third-party services (donation processors, social media platforms, event tools). Their privacy policies govern how they handle your data.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Information

Friends of Nathan Char
Po Box 22402, Honolulu HI 96823
aloha@nathanchar.com