Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 9, 2026

Karat School Project (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website theksp.org.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Make a donation

  • Sign up for newsletters or updates

  • Submit a contact form

  • Register for events

  • Volunteer or apply for opportunities

The information we may collect includes:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number

  • Payment information (processed through secure third-party providers)

  • Any information you provide in messages or forms

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit the site, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited and time spent on the site

  • Referring website

This information helps us improve our website and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Process donations and provide receipts

  • Respond to inquiries or requests

  • Send newsletters, updates, or event announcements

  • Improve our website and services

  • Administer programs, events, and volunteer opportunities

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We will only use your information in ways consistent with our nonprofit mission.

3. Donations and Payment Processing

When you make a donation through our website, payment information is processed by a secure third-party payment processor (such as Stripe, PayPal, or other fundraising platforms).

We do not store full credit card information on our servers.

Your payment information is subject to the privacy policies of the payment processor.

4. Sharing of Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third parties only when necessary to:

  • Process donations or transactions

  • Manage email communications or newsletters

  • Provide website analytics

  • Comply with legal obligations

These service providers are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic.

Cookies may help us:

  • Understand how visitors use our site

  • Improve website performance

  • Remember preferences

We may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics to help us understand website usage.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

6. Email Communications

If you sign up to receive updates or newsletters, we may send periodic emails related to our programs, events, or mission.

You may unsubscribe at any time by:

  • Clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails

  • Contacting us directly

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information.

However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that personal information from a child has been collected without parental consent, we will take steps to remove it.

9. Your Privacy Rights (California Residents)

If you are a resident of California, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable privacy laws, including the right to:

  • Request information about the personal data we collect

  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions)

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Karat School Project
380 Hamilton Ave #625
Palo Alto, CA 94301
infoksp@theksp.org
www.theksp.org