Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 4, 2026

Books of John (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential home maintenance and repair services to widows, widowers, and elderly individuals in our community. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website: [https://booksofjohn.org/](https://booksofjohn.org/) (the “Site”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, apply to volunteer, request handyman services, or make a donation.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, or describes you (“Personal Information”) when you interact with our Site.

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address when you fill out contact forms, submit a service request, or apply to volunteer.
Donation Details: Donations made through our Site are processed securely by our third-party donation partner, Givebutter. We collect record details of your contribution (name, amount, billing contact), but we do not collect or store credit card numbers or banking credentials on our servers.
Volunteer Information: Information provided during volunteer registration (skills, background information, contact preferences) processed via our integration with VolunteerLocal.

B. Information Collected Automatically

Log Data & Cookies: When you visit our Site, our web servers may automatically log standard information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and access times. We may use cookies to ensure optimal functionality and site navigation.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for operational and non-profit outreach purposes, including:

Processing service requests for home maintenance and repairs.
Coordinating volunteer opportunities and communication.
Processing financial donations and issuing tax-deductible receipts (EIN: 93-3016660).
Responding to your inquiries sent via our contact forms or phone calls.
Sending updates, newsletters, or organizational announcements (you may opt out at any time).
Maintaining the security and functional integrity of our website.

3. Sharing Your Information

Books of John does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties or advertisers.

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: We share necessary data with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., Givebutter for donation processing, VolunteerLocal for volunteer coordination, and website hosting partners). These providers are obligated to protect your data.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Books of John, our volunteers, or the community.

4. Third-Party Links & Platforms

Our Site contains links to external platforms, including:

Givebutter (for processing online donations)
VolunteerLocal (for volunteer scheduling)
Social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram)

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.

7. Your Choices & Rights

You have the right to:

Access or request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Request that we delete your personal information from our mailing lists or records.
Opt out of receiving future email communications or marketing updates from us.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When updates are made, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.