Last Updated: March 8, 2026
Sunshine on a Ranney Day ("SOARD," "we," "us," or "our") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 45-4773997) based in Roswell, GA. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at sunshineonaranneyday.com (the "Site"), make a donation, purchase merchandise, or otherwise interact with us.
By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
01Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Donation information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment details when you make a donation.
- Purchase information: Name, shipping address, email, and payment details when you buy merchandise through our shop.
- Newsletter sign-up: Email address when you subscribe to our mailing list.
- Room applications: Family contact information and details about your child's needs when you apply for a room makeover.
- Contact forms: Name, email, and any message content you submit.
- Event registration: Name, email, and any additional details required for event participation.
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and navigation paths.
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type.
- IP address: Used for security, fraud prevention, and approximate geographic location.
- Cookies and similar technologies: See Section 5 below.
02How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process donations and issue tax-deductible receipts.
- Fulfill merchandise orders and provide customer support.
- Send newsletters, impact updates, and event invitations (with your consent).
- Evaluate room makeover applications.
- Improve our Site, content, and user experience.
- Comply with legal obligations, including IRS reporting requirements for nonprofits.
- Prevent fraud and protect the security of our Site.
03How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information with:
- Payment processors: Stripe or PayPal to securely process transactions.
- Service providers: Email platforms, hosting services (Cloudflare), and analytics tools that help us operate the Site.
- Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
- With your consent: For example, sharing a family's story with their explicit written permission.
04Children's Privacy
Our Site features stories and photos of children we have served, shared only with the express written consent of their parents or legal guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through our Site.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us at info@soardcharity.com and we will promptly delete it.
05Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our Site may use:
- Essential cookies: Required for Site functionality (e.g., form submissions).
- Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors use our Site and improve the experience.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality.
06Data Security
We implement commercially reasonable security measures to protect your personal information, including SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit and secure storage practices. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
07Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax records for seven years), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
08Your Rights & Choices
- Unsubscribe: Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link.
- Access & correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information.
- Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Do Not Track: Our Site does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@soardcharity.com.
09Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media platforms, GuideStar). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information.
10Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Sunshine on a Ranney Day250 Hembree Park Drive, Suite 106, Roswell, GA 30076
(770) 990-2434
info@soardcharity.com