Privacy Policy
Updated: August 2025
This policy addresses the following:
- What personally identifiable information of yours is collected through the Site
- Who collects such information
- How such information is used
- With whom your information may be shared
- What choices you have regarding the collection, use and distribution of your information
- What kind of security procedures are in place to protect the loss, misuse or alteration of information under our control
- How you can correct any inaccuracies in your information
Questions regarding this statement should be directed to WAA by sending an email to helpdesk@wreathsacrossamerica.org. Please reference this Privacy Policy in your subject line.
What Information We Collect and How We Use That Information:
**The types of data collected by WAA will vary with your particular use of the Site(s).**
• Contact Information:
WAA may require you to provide certain contact information, such as your name, phone number, address, and email address.
• Financial Information:
WAA may collect credit or debit card information to process donations or transactions.
• Transactional Information:
WAA may create and maintain a database of aggregated information about the transactions that occur on the Site.
• Technical Information:
WAA may also collect Internet Protocol (IP) addresses or a unique identifier for a mobile device from users of the Site as well as the date and time of access and the Web page(s) accessed.
• Geolocation Data:
When you access and use the Site, WAA may receive, store and process different types of information about your geographic location.
• Use of Information
WAA may use data to operate the Site and provide and/or improve certain of the Site’s features, tools, functionality, or related services.
• Donor Privacy
Wreaths Across America values the privacy of its donors. This policy applies to all donor information received by WAA, both online and offline, including through our website, mobile applications, mailings, telephone communications, in-person interactions, and other means.
WAA works with trusted third-party vendors to support our marketing and fundraising efforts. These vendors may include mail house printers or fulfillment partners. In such cases, only the minimum donor information required (such as mailing address) is shared, and it is shared solely to process or distribute WAA-approved communications. These vendors are contractually obligated to maintain strict confidentiality and data security practices. Donor information is never sold or made available for independent use by these vendors. All data transmissions are handled via a secure file transfer to only the minimum and necessary people.
Checks and physical mail processed offline are handled in a secure, locked office accessible only by authorized personnel. Offline donation records are retained for the period required by applicable law and securely destroyed (e.g., shredded) once that period expires.
WAA offers donors an **Opt-Out Policy**: You may request that your name and address not be shared for any external communication purposes by contacting us directly at helpdesk@wreathsacrossamerica.org. Clear instructions are available in our communications and online, allowing donors to opt out at any time.
WAA does not share, sell, or trade your personally identifiable information for any third-party fundraising or marketing purposes beyond what is described above.
• Digital Advertising
WAA allows third parties to place cookies through the Site in order to collect information about your visit to the Site and other websites in order to offer you more relevant advertising across the Internet.
• Legal Action
WAA may disclose PII when legally required to do so.
• Internet Protocol Address
We collect an IP address from all visitors to our Site for administrative and security purposes.
• Use of Cookies
WAA or WAA’s vendors may use cookies, Web beacons, tags, log-in files, and/or other similar techniques.
• Email and Text Message Communications
By providing your phone number or email address, you consent to receive communications from Wreaths Across America. You may opt out at any time by following the instructions in those communications.
• Data Retention
WAA retains personally identifiable information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy and in compliance with applicable laws.
• Security
All information provided is transmitted using SSL encryption. WAA also uses secure systems to protect data. However, no method of transmission is 100% secure.
• Tell-A-Friend
WAA offers the ability to send a card or invite, by mail and or email, and this information may be stored in the WAA Database.
• Links to Third Party Web Sites
External sites linked from WAA’s Site are not covered by this Privacy Policy.
• State-Specific Privacy Rights
Residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, and Utah may have specific rights regarding their personal information, including the right to access, delete, or opt out of the sale of their data. Contact us to exercise these rights.
• Notice to International Users
WAA is based in the U.S. By using the Site from outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the United States.
• Regarding Children and Youth
WAA cares about the safety of children and minors using our Site. Our Site is intended for users over the age of 13. We do not knowingly solicit or collect PII from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent, in compliance with COPPA. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided PII without your consent, please contact us so we can delete the information. For users aged 13 to 17, we recommend parental involvement in online activities and submissions.
• Accessibility
WAA is committed to ensuring that our website and digital content are accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact us at helpdesk@wreathsacrossamerica.org or call (877) 385-9504.
• Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Maine, USA.
• Changes to This Privacy Policy
WAA reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Revisions will be posted on this page.
• Contacting the Website
Wreaths Across America
PO Box 249
Columbia Falls, ME 04623
Phone: (877) 385-9504
Email: helpdesk@wreathsacrossamerica.org