Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Who We Are

The VelRod Charity ("we," "us," or "our") is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of underserved children and families in the Dominican Republic. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information collected through our website at thevelrodcharity.com.

Our legal name is The VelRod Charity. Publicly, we may also appear as The Veloz-Rodriguez Charity, which reflects the family names of our founders (Veloz + Rodriguez). Both names refer to the same legal nonprofit entity; "The VelRod Charity" is the name under which we are registered and operate.

Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you interact with our website:

• Contact form submissions: Your name, email address, and any message content you submit through our contact page.
• Donation information: When our donation system is active, we may collect your name, email, and payment details. Payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe — we never store your credit card information on our servers.
• Newsletter sign-ups: Your email address when you subscribe to receive updates from us.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Responding to your inquiries and messages
• Processing donations and sending receipts
• Sending newsletters and updates about our programs (only if you opt in)
• Improving our website and services
• Complying with legal obligations

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our website and programs:

• Netlify: Website hosting and form submissions. Netlify processes contact form data on our behalf. Netlify Privacy Policy
• Stripe: Payment processing for donations. Stripe handles all payment data securely under PCI-DSS standards. Stripe Privacy Policy
• Google Fonts: We use Google Fonts to display typography on our site. Google may collect basic usage data. Google Privacy Policy

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses minimal cookies and local storage:

• Language preference: We store your language selection (English or Spanish) in your browser's local storage so it persists between visits.
• Essential cookies: Our hosting provider (Netlify) may set essential cookies for site functionality and security.

We do not currently use analytics tracking, advertising cookies, or any third-party tracking pixels.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Our website is served over HTTPS encryption. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to any personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information
• Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
• Request that we stop processing your data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out:

• Email: contact@thevelrodcharity.com
• Website: Contact Form