JJ’s Safe Swim Memorial Fund
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JJ’s Safe Swim Memorial Fund respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and share information when you visit our website, make a donation, join our mailing list, contact us, sign up for book or program updates, volunteer, partner with us, or otherwise interact with our organization.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
JJ’s Safe Swim Memorial Fund was created in loving memory of JJ to support Arizona’s fight to prevent infant and child drowning.
Our mission is to remove financial barriers for underserved and marginalized families by raising funds to sponsor swim lessons and water safety courses for children ages 0–14 through accredited swim schools and qualified child-focused providers across Arizona.
We do not provide swim lessons directly. Instead, we raise funds, build awareness, share water safety resources, and help connect families and communities with trusted providers.
2. Information We May Collect
We may collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us through our website, donation forms, contact forms, email signups, book launch forms, volunteer forms, partner inquiry forms, event registrations, or other communication channels.
The information we may collect includes:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Donation amount and donation history
- Organization or company name
- Role or affiliation, such as parent, donor, swim school, school, hospital, club, HOA, business, or community partner
- Volunteer or partnership interests
- Book launch or bulk order interest
- Messages or information you submit through contact forms
- Communication preferences
- Any other information you choose to provide
If you make a donation, payment information such as credit card numbers or bank details may be collected and processed by a third-party payment processor. JJ’s Safe Swim Memorial Fund does not intentionally store full credit card numbers or complete payment account information on our website.
3. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, server logs, or similar technologies. This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Time and date of visit
- Referring website
- General location information, such as city or region
- Website usage patterns
This information helps us understand how visitors use our website, improve the user experience, monitor website performance, protect against fraud or misuse, and improve our outreach efforts.
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Process donations
- Send donation receipts or acknowledgments
- Respond to questions, requests, or messages
- Provide information about JJ’s Safe Swim Memorial Fund
- Send updates about our mission, programs, events, resources, and campaigns
- Notify supporters about the release of JJ’s Water Safety Adventures
- Share JJ Says video updates and water safety resources
- Communicate with potential partners, volunteers, donors, or community organizations
- Manage mailing lists and email communications
- Improve our website, outreach, and donor experience
- Maintain internal records
- Comply with legal, financial, accounting, tax, and reporting obligations
- Protect the security and integrity of our website and organization
- Prevent fraud, misuse, or unauthorized access
We do not use personal information for purposes unrelated to our mission without appropriate notice or consent.
5. Donor Privacy
JJ’s Safe Swim Memorial Fund values the trust of our donors.
We do not sell, rent, or trade donor names, email addresses, phone numbers, mailing addresses, donation history, or other personal information to outside organizations for their marketing or fundraising purposes.
We may use donor information to process donations, provide receipts, thank donors, maintain required financial records, communicate about our mission, and provide updates about our work.
If we publicly recognize donors, sponsors, or partners, we will make reasonable efforts to do so only with permission or in a way that is consistent with the donor’s expectations. Donors may request to remain anonymous.
6. Email Communications and Mailing Lists
If you join our mailing list, book launch list, JJ Says update list, volunteer list, or partner list, we may send you emails related to:
- JJ’s Safe Swim Memorial Fund updates
- Donation opportunities
- Water safety resources
- JJ Says mini video updates
- JJ’s Water Safety Adventures book release information
- Events or campaigns
- Partnership opportunities
- Volunteer opportunities
- Community or bulk order information
You may unsubscribe from marketing or informational emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
We may still send transactional or administrative messages when necessary, such as donation receipts, responses to inquiries, or important updates related to your specific request.
7. Text Messages and Phone Communications
If you provide your phone number, we may use it to respond to your inquiry or communicate about a request you initiated.
We will not send fundraising, promotional, or recurring text messages unless you have provided appropriate consent. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier.
You may opt out of text communications by following the instructions provided in the message or by contacting us directly.
8. Donations and Payment Processing
Donations made through our website may be processed by third-party payment processors, fundraising platforms, or financial service providers. These providers may collect information needed to complete your donation, such as your name, billing information, payment method, donation amount, and contact information.
These third-party services have their own privacy policies and security practices. We encourage you to review their policies before submitting payment information.
JJ’s Safe Swim Memorial Fund does not intentionally store full credit card numbers, bank account numbers, or complete payment credentials on our website.
9. Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may include links to or integrations with third-party services, including but not limited to:
- Donation or payment platforms
- Email marketing platforms
- Website analytics tools
- Contact form providers
- YouTube or embedded video content
- Amazon or book sales pages
- Social media platforms
- Partner websites
- Event registration tools
When you click a third-party link or interact with third-party content, you may be taken to a website or service that we do not control. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, platforms, or services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security practices, or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.
10. Amazon Links, Book Sales, and Affiliate Disclosure
JJ’s Safe Swim Memorial Fund may promote JJ’s Water Safety Adventures or other mission-related resources through Amazon or other retail platforms.
If we use Amazon affiliate links or other affiliate links, we may receive a small commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Any affiliate relationship will be disclosed where required.
Purchases made through Amazon or other retailers are subject to the privacy policies, terms, and payment practices of those platforms. JJ’s Safe Swim Memorial Fund does not control how Amazon or other retailers collect, use, or process your purchase information.
11. Children’s Privacy
JJ’s Safe Swim Memorial Fund serves a child safety mission and may provide educational resources intended for families, caregivers, schools, swim schools, hospitals, clubs, and community organizations. However, our website is intended to be used by adults, including parents, guardians, donors, educators, partners, and supporters.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parent or guardian consent.
If you are a child under 13, please do not submit your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or other personal information through our website.
If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without proper consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.
Parents or guardians who believe a child has submitted personal information to us may contact us to request deletion.
12. Photos, Videos, Stories, and Testimonials
JJ’s Safe Swim Memorial Fund may share photos, videos, stories, testimonials, or impact updates to support awareness, fundraising, education, and community engagement.
We will make reasonable efforts to obtain permission before publicly using identifiable images, names, stories, or testimonials, especially when children are involved.
If you believe a photo, video, name, or story has been used in error or without appropriate permission, please contact us so we can review the matter.
13. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality, understand visitor behavior, remember preferences, analyze website traffic, and improve our communications.
Cookies are small files placed on your device when you visit a website.
You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.
We may use analytics tools to understand general website traffic and engagement. These tools may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, device type, browser type, and general location.
14. How We Share Information
We may share limited personal information only when necessary to operate our organization, fulfill your requests, comply with legal obligations, or protect our rights.
We may share information with:
- Payment processors
- Donation platforms
- Email marketing providers
- Website hosting providers
- Contact form or database providers
- Accounting, legal, or administrative service providers
- Event or volunteer management tools
- Authorized staff, board members, contractors, or volunteers who need the information to perform mission-related work
- Government, legal, or regulatory authorities when required by law
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information or donor information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
15. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
These steps may include secure website hosting, access controls, password protection, limited internal access, secure third-party payment processors, and other safeguards appropriate to the type of information collected.
However, no website, email system, payment platform, or online service can guarantee complete security. By using our website, you understand that information transmitted online carries some level of risk.
16. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
For example, we may retain donation and financial records as needed for accounting, tax, legal, and reporting purposes. We may retain email subscription information until you unsubscribe or request removal. We may retain inquiry or partnership records as needed to respond to requests and maintain organizational records.
17. Your Choices and Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and the laws that apply, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we have about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of certain personal information
- Request that we stop sending marketing emails
- Opt out of certain communications
- Ask questions about how your information is used
- Request that your donation be listed anonymously, where applicable
To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information listed below.
We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.
18. California, Other State, and International Visitors
JJ’s Safe Swim Memorial Fund is based in the United States and primarily serves Arizona families and communities.
If you access our website from outside Arizona or outside the United States, you understand that your information may be processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your location.
Some states and countries provide additional privacy rights. If those laws apply to your interaction with us, we will make reasonable efforts to honor applicable legal requirements.
19. Data Breach Notification
If we become aware of a data security incident involving personal information, we will take reasonable steps to investigate, respond, and provide notice when required by applicable law.
20. Accessibility and Privacy Questions
We want our website and privacy information to be accessible and understandable. If you need this Privacy Policy in another format or have questions about how your information is collected or used, please contact us.
21. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, programs, technology, legal obligations, or organizational practices.
When we update this Privacy Policy, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of the page.
Your continued use of our website after updates are posted means you accept the revised Privacy Policy.
22. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to update your information, unsubscribe from communications, request deletion of information, or make a privacy-related request, please contact us:
JJ’s Safe Swim Memorial Fund
Email: info@JJSafeSwim.org
Website: https://jjsafeswim.org/
Mailing Address: 18188 W Desert Ln, Surprise AZ 85388
23. Plain-Language Summary
We collect only the information needed to communicate with you, process donations, share updates, manage interest in our resources, respond to inquiries, and support our mission.
We do not sell, rent, or trade donor information.
We use third-party services for things like donations, email, website hosting, analytics, video, and book sales. Those services may have their own privacy policies.
Our website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without parent or guardian consent.
You may contact us to ask questions, unsubscribe, update your information, or request deletion of certain personal information.
