Last Updated: March 2026

Community Threads KC (“Community Threads,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in a transparent and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit https://www.communitythreadskc.org (the “Site”).

This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Full name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)
Mailing address
Information submitted through forms, event registrations, or sign-ups
Donation-related information (processed by third-party providers)
Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device and operating system information
Pages viewed and time spent on the Site
Referring website or source
This information helps us understand how users interact with our Site and improve our outreach and services.

Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

Consent
– when you provide information or opt into communications
Legitimate Interests
– to operate, improve, and promote our nonprofit mission
Contractual Necessity
– to process donations or event registrations
Legal Obligations
– to comply with applicable laws
How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

Communicate with you about our mission, programs, and events
Send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications
Promote fundraising initiatives and outreach efforts
Process donations and registrations
Improve website functionality and advertising effectiveness
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell your personal information.

Email Marketing

By providing your email address, you consent to receive communications related to:

Organizational updates
Events and fundraising campaigns
Marketing and promotional messages
You may withdraw consent and unsubscribe at any time by using the link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Social Media Advertising & Tracking (Facebook / Instagram)

We use advertising services provided by Facebook and Instagram (Meta Platforms, Inc.), including technologies such as cookies and the Meta Pixel, to:

Deliver relevant ads to users who have interacted with our Site
Measure advertising performance
Improve outreach effectiveness
These platforms may collect information from your interaction with our Site and process it under their own privacy policies. Community Threads KC does not control how third parties use this data.

You can manage advertising preferences through your Facebook and Instagram account settings.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

Analyze website usage
Improve functionality and user experience
Support marketing and advertising campaigns
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some Site functionality.

Sharing of Personal Information

We may share personal information only with:

Trusted service providers who assist with website hosting, communications, analytics, advertising, or payment processing
Government or legal authorities when required by law
Parties necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of Community Threads KC or others
All service providers are required to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information. While we strive to protect your data, no online system can guarantee complete security.

Your Privacy Rights

GDPR Rights (EEA Residents)

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Request data portability
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
CCPA / CPRA Rights (California Residents)

You have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
Request access to or deletion of your personal information
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell data)
Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

Children’s Privacy

Community Threads KC does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, accompanied by a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or privacy rights requests, please get in touch with us:

Community Threads KC
Email: admin@communitythreadskc.org