Effective Date: October 10, 2025  |  Last Updated: October 17, 2025

Luv Ya Like A Brother (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Public Charity”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information from visitors, donors, volunteers, and partners (“you” or “your”) when you interact with our website — www.luvyalikeabrother.com — and related online services (collectively, the “Site”).

We are a registered 501(c)(3) public charity based in the State of Iowa. By visiting or using our Site, you consent to the practices described here.

2.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide
You may give us information when you:
- Make a donation or payment
- Register for an event or program
- Subscribe to newsletters or updates
- Volunteer, apply for a role, or submit a contact form
- Share a story, testimonial, or media for awareness campaigns

This may include:
- Name, address, and email
- Phone number
- Payment details (processed through a secure third-party provider)
- Photos, videos, or other content you submit
- Any messages or correspondence sent to us

This also includes information you choose to share with us through our official social-media accounts or donation tools (for example, Facebook Fundraisers or messages).

2.2 Automatically Collected Information
Our systems (and analytics tools) may collect:
- IP address and device identifiers
- Browser type, pages visited, and time on site
- Referring/exit pages and links clicked
- General location (derived from IP)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies

This helps us understand visitor engagement and improve user experience.

- Process donations and issue receipts
- Send updates, newsletters, or impact reports (if you opt in)
- Manage events, programs, and volunteer opportunities
- Communicate with you about your inquiries or participation
- Improve our website and services through analytics
- Comply with tax, audit, and legal obligations
- Protect against fraud or misuse of our systems

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

- With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, CRM, email systems, hosting vendors) who assist in operations. They are contractually required to protect your information.
- With legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
- With co-sponsors or partner organizations for joint events or initiatives (only when relevant and disclosed).
- In aggregate or de-identified form for research or reporting (never identifying individuals).

We do not disclose donor or volunteer information publicly without permission, except as required by law (e.g., IRS Form 990 disclosures for major contributions).

We use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use our website, improve functionality, and enhance security. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some Site features may not function properly without them.

We may use GoDaddy Analytics, Google Analytics, or comparable tools, which collect de-identified, aggregate information such as page views and device type.

We do not track your browsing activity across third-party websites and do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals at this time.

We retain data only as long as necessary for:
- Legal or regulatory obligations (e.g., donation records for tax purposes)
- Legitimate operational needs (e.g., volunteer management, event records)

We use encryption, secure storage, and limited-access protocols to protect personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Under the Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act (ICDPA), effective 2025, you may have the following rights regarding personal data we hold:

- Access: Confirm whether we process your personal data and access it.
- Correction: Correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of personal data you provided.
- Portability: Obtain a copy of your personal data in a portable format.
- Opt-out: Opt out of data processing for targeted advertising or sale – though we do not sell data or use targeted ads.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@luvyalikeabrother.org. We will respond within 45 days of a verified request.

Because we are a nonprofit, some ICDPA provisions (such as “controller/processor” thresholds) may not apply; however, we voluntarily extend these rights to support transparency and donor trust.

Luv Ya Like A Brother values the trust of our supporters.
We will not share or sell donor information with any other entity for marketing or solicitation purposes.
Donor payment information is processed securely and not stored on our servers.

You may choose to:
- Donate anonymously
- Opt out of public acknowledgment
- Request that your donation details be removed from internal databases (after legal retention periods)

Our Site and programs are designed for general audiences and not directed to children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.
If we learn that a child has provided data, we will delete it promptly.

Our servers are based in the United States.
By using our Site or providing information, you consent to its transfer and storage in the U.S. under applicable safeguards.

Our Site may link to third-party websites (e.g., partner organizations, payment portals, social media).
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
Please review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
When changes occur, we will post the revised policy and update the “Last Updated” date above.
If changes are material, we may also notify you directly via email or website notice.

CategoryIowa RequirementOur PracticeRight to AccessMust confirm data processing and provide accessWe honor verified access requestsRight to DeleteMust delete data upon requestWe delete unless legally required to retainRight to CorrectMust correct inaccuraciesWe provide correction mechanismsData SalesProhibited without opt-outWe do not sell personal dataTargeted AdsOpt-out requiredWe do not run targeted adsSensitive DataConsent requiredWe collect none without explicit consentResponse Time45 days (with extension possible)We comply voluntarily

We maintain official pages and accounts on third-party platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and others (“Social Media Platforms”) to raise awareness, share updates, and engage with supporters.

When you interact with us on these platforms — for example, by following, liking, commenting, sharing, messaging, or donating — we may have access to limited personal information that you make available (such as your name, public profile, or contact information, depending on your platform settings).

We use this information only to:
- Respond to messages, comments, or inquiries
- Acknowledge donations or participation
- Share updates, events, and resources related to our mission
- Improve outreach and engagement analytics

We do not combine social-media information with data collected through our website or other systems unless you voluntarily provide it (for example, signing up for a newsletter after a Facebook message).

Your use of Social Media Platforms is governed by the privacy policies of those platforms — for instance, Meta’s Privacy Policy — which determine how your data is collected and shared by those providers.

Luv Ya Like A Brother Public Charity
Attn: Privacy Officer
PO Box 53
Mt Pleasant, IA
Email: privacy@luvyalikeabrother.org
Phone: 319-385-3911

Under the ICDPA, most 501(c)(3) nonprofits are technically exempt from enforcement. Nevertheless, this policy aligns with Iowa’s privacy principles to reflect best practices in donor transparency, data stewardship, and ethical governance.