Cakes From The Heart Iowa (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it safe.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information You Provide to Us
- When you fill out a volunteer form
- When you contact us by email
- When you make a donation (via Venmo, Amazon Wish List, or other platforms)
- When a partner agency submits a cake request on behalf of a client
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Agency affiliation
- Any details submitted through request or volunteer forms
Information Collected Automatically
Our website may automatically collect standard technical information such as:
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages viewed
- General location (city-level, not precise)
This helps us understand how visitors use our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Communicate with volunteers
- Coordinate cake orders with partner agencies
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve our website
- Manage donor acknowledgments when applicable
- Maintain internal records for organizational operations
We do not sell or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. How We Share Information
We may share limited information only when necessary:
- With volunteer bakers fulfilling a specific cake request (such as cake and delivery details required for the agency)
- With partner agencies submitting requests
- With service providers that help operate our website (for example, basic analytics or hosting services)
We do not share personal information outside of these operational needs.
4. Donations and Third‑Party Services
Donations made through Venmo or items purchased through our Amazon Wish List are handled directly by those platforms.
We do not receive or store your payment information.
Each platform has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their terms as needed.
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand visitor traffic and improve user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
6. Protecting Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect the information we collect, including limiting access to volunteers and leaders who need the information to fulfill requests or manage organizational operations.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Any client information received is submitted only by partner agencies, not by minors.
8. Links to Other Websites
Our website may link to third‑party sites (such as Venmo or Amazon). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
9. Your Choices
You can request that we:
- Update your information
- Remove you from volunteer communications
- Delete information you previously submitted (unless needed for operational or legal reasons)
To make a request, contact us at:
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle information, please contact: