Privacy Policy 

Last updated: July 8th, 2025

1. Who We Are

Meals on Main St. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a nonprofit organization based in New York that provides freshly prepared meals and related services to communities in need. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website located at https://www.mealsonmainst.org (the “Site”).

2. Information We Collect

a) Information You Voluntarily Provide:

We may collect personal information you provide through forms on the Site or through our donation platform, such as:

• Name
  
• Email address
  
• Mailing address
  
• Phone number
  
• Payment or donation details (handled securely via our donation platform)
  
  

b) Information Collected Automatically:

When you interact with our Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
  
• Browser and device information
  
• Pages visited and time spent on our Site
  
• Cookies and usage data
  

3. Use of Givebutter for Donations

We use Givebutter (https://givebutter.com/) as our secure donation and fundraising platform. When you make a donation via our site, your information is collected and processed directly by Givebutter.

Givebutter may collect:

• Your name, contact information, and donation amount
  
• Payment details (processed through secure third-party gateways such as Stripe or PayPal)
  
• Optional campaign preferences or messages
  
  

Meals on Main St. does not store or directly process your payment information.

For more details, please review Givebutter’s Privacy Policy.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Process donations and send confirmation emails or tax receipts
  
• Respond to inquiries and manage volunteer applications
  
• Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)
  
• Analyze website and campaign performance
  
• Comply with legal obligations and ensure platform security
  

5. Cookie Consent & Controls

We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze website performance.

You may accept or reject non-essential cookies at any time via our cookie banner or browser settings.

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your information. We may share your data with:

• Trusted service providers like Givebutter, email platforms, and analytics tools
  
• Government authorities if required by law
  
• Authorized team members for operational purposes
  
  

All vendors must comply with privacy and data security standards.

7. Data Security

We use secure protocols (like HTTPS), limit access to your data, and partner with platforms (like Givebutter) that meet industry security standards.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as needed for donation records, communication, or compliance. When no longer necessary, we securely delete or anonymize your data.

9. Your Rights (New York Residents)

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal data
  
• Withdraw consent for communications
  
• Learn how your data is used and shared
  
• File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights are violated
  

To exercise these rights, please contact us directly.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we discover such data has been collected without parental consent, we will delete it. We also comply with the New York Child Data Protection Act.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, and significant changes may be announced on the Site or via email.

12. Contact Us

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

Email: info@mealsonmainst.org

Mailing Address: 509 N. Main St. Port Chester, NY 10573