Effective Date: 01/01/2002
Last Updated: 01/30/2026

Expedition Reading (“we,” “our,” “us”) is a recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing childhood literacy through community partnerships, book donations, and outreach initiatives.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you visit our website, donate, volunteer, or otherwise interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect:

Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Donation details
Volunteer information
School, hospital, or organizational affiliation
Communications you send to us

B. Donation Information

If you make a donation, payment information is processed securely through third-party payment processors.

We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

C. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may collect:

IP address
Device type
Browser type
Pages visited
Time and date of visits
Referral source

This data is collected using cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use information to:

Process donations and issue tax receipts
Respond to inquiries
Coordinate book distributions and partnerships
Communicate about events, campaigns, and impact
Improve website performance
Maintain nonprofit compliance and recordkeeping
Send updates (only if you opt in)

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), or United Kingdom (UK), we process your data under the following lawful bases:

Consent (e.g., subscribing to updates)
Contractual necessity (processing donations)
Legal obligations (tax and nonprofit compliance)
Legitimate interests (improving our website and outreach)

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

GDPR – Your Rights (EU/UK Residents)

If you are in the EU/EEA/UK, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”)
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request data portability
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact:
📧 [Insert Contact Email]

We will respond within one month, as required by GDPR.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

1. Right to Know

You may request disclosure of:

Categories of personal information collected
Sources of that information
Business purpose for collection
Categories of third parties with whom information is shared

2. Right to Delete

You may request deletion of personal information, subject to legal record-retention obligations (e.g., donation records).

3. Right to Correct

You may request correction of inaccurate information.

4. Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing

Expedition Reading does not sell personal information.

5. Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

To submit a California privacy request, contact:
📧 [Insert Contact Email]
📞 [Insert Phone Number]

We may verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

Fulfill donation and tax obligations
Maintain nonprofit records
Comply with legal requirements
Support ongoing community partnerships

Donation records may be retained as required by IRS and nonprofit regulations.

5. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no online system is completely secure.

6. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

By providing information, you consent to such transfers in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files placed on your device to improve website functionality and user experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Essential Cookies

Required for:

Website operation
Secure donation processing
Form submissions

B. Analytics Cookies

Used to understand:

Website traffic
Visitor behavior
Engagement trends

Example tools may include:

Google Analytics
Website hosting analytics

C. Functional Cookies

Used to remember:

User preferences
Saved settings

3. Cookie Consent (GDPR Compliance)

If you are visiting from the EU/EEA/UK, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize cookie preferences

You may change your preferences at any time.

4. Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies via:

Browser settings
Cookie consent tools
Analytics opt-out tools

Disabling cookies may impact site functionality.

7. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

Our website is not directed at children under 13.

We only collect information about minors when submitted by a parent, guardian, or authorized institution.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to partner organizations, schools, hospitals, or nonprofits. We are not responsible for external privacy practices.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

Expedition Reading
contact@expeditionreading.org