Privacy Policy

Day 1 Bags respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

Voluntary Information: We collect personal information from website visitors only when it is voluntarily provided. You will always know when we are requesting this information.

No Sale or Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with other organizations or third parties.

Email & Mailing Lists: You may unsubscribe or remove your name from our email or mailing lists at any time. We use MailChimp as our online mail service.

Confidentiality: All personal information is treated as confidential. We will not disclose it to third parties unless required by law or in the context of judicial proceedings.

Security Limitations: While we make every effort to safeguard your data, we cannot guarantee complete protection against circumstances beyond our control.

This Privacy Policy works in conjunction with our Terms of Use.

Personal Information

Day 1 Bags collects personal information from Website visitors on a voluntary basis only, and you will always be aware when we are attempting to collect such information. We do not sell, rent, or transmit personal information to other organizations or third parties. You may remove your name from our email or mailing list at any time.

Because Day 1 Bags considers the individual information we maintain to be confidential, we will not disclose any personal information to third parties unless its release is required by law or is pertinent to judicial proceedings. We will put forth our best efforts to implement this privacy policy; however, we cannot guarantee that information we seek to protect will be protected under all circumstances, including those beyond our control.

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Online Donations

Your online and offline donations are safe and secure. Day 1 Bags will never sell or share your personal information with third parties.

We use industry-standard SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption to protect the confidentiality of your personal information and the security of every online transaction.

Donations can be made through GiveCloud, STRIPE, PayPal Giving Fund (no fees), Venmo, direct deposit, Donor Advised Funds, or by mail. All online transactions are confirmed with a follow-up email for your records.

Emails & E-Newsletters

Day 1 Bags periodically sends emails and e-newsletters to keep supporters updated on our mission, news, and events. To receive these updates, you may provide contact details such as your name and email address.

Your information is kept strictly confidential, and we will never sell, rent, trade, or share it with any third party. Each email and newsletter includes an option to unsubscribe at any time. Our mass mail service is Mailchimp.

Information We Collect and How We Use It

At Day 1 Bags, your privacy matters to us. We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with marketers or other organizations.

We take strong steps to keep your information safe and only allow trusted people to access it. Any partners who help us with services must also keep your information private and are not allowed to use it for their own marketing.

We may use or share information only if it’s necessary to:

  • Keep our website secure.

  • Protect people’s safety or property.

  • Follow the law or work with government officials when required.

If Day 1 Bags ever goes through big changes, like joining with another organization, your information will be handled with the same care and according to the law.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to other sites for your convenience. Please note that Day 1 Bags is not responsible for the privacy, security, or data practices of those websites or the organizations that run them. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when you visit.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Some pages on our site may include content from other websites (such as videos, images, or articles). When you view this content, it works the same way as if you visited the other website directly. These sites may collect information about you, use cookies or tracking tools, and monitor how you interact with the content, especially if you already have an account and are logged in to their site.

Anti-Spam Policy and Your Opt-Out Rights

We are committed to permission-based communication and preventing the spread of spam or other forms of unsolicited emails. If you have received an email in error, you may remove your information from our database by requesting to unsubscribe at this link.

Commitment to Data Security

Client takes precautions to host and maintain a secure website and to safeguard data from unauthorized use. We undertake a range of security practices, including measures to help restrict web access to or inappropriate use of sensitive data.

Privacy of Children

We are glad when young people visit our website to learn about Day 1 Bags and our mission to serve foster and at-risk youth. Our programs are designed to support youth in meaningful ways. However, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 14, nor do we intentionally reach out to them for data. If we learn that we have accidentally collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Your Consent and Questions

By submitting personal information through this Website, you give your consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of such information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy or requests about the status and correctness of data you have provided to Client, please email day1bags@gmail.com.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

We review our privacy practices from time to time, and these practices are subject to change. Any change will be effective immediately upon posting on our Website and by changing the effective date below. Be sure to return to this page periodically to ensure familiarity with the most current version of this Privacy Policy.