Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Last updated 11/2025

Hockey Dad Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Minnesota. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, program participants, website visitors, and anyone who interacts with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices you have regarding your data. By using our services, website, or participating in our programs, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information we collect

Information you provide:

Contact details (name, email, phone number, mailing address)
Donation information (amounts, payment details processed via secure third-party processors)
Volunteer or program enrollment information
Communications you send to us

When you use our website, we may automatically collect:

Device and browser information
IP address
Usage data (pages visited, interactions, timestamps)
Cookie information (where applicable; see below)

Sensitive information:

We only collect sensitive information (e.g., demographic data or health-related info for program eligibility) when voluntarily provided and only when necessary for nonprofit operations.

How we use your information

We use collected information to:

Provide and improve our services and programs
Process donations and send tax receipts
Communicate updates, newsletters, and event information
Manage volunteer engagement
Comply with legal and financial reporting obligations
Maintain website functionality and security

We do not sell personal information.

Sharing your information

We use collected information to:

Provide and improve our services and programs
Process donations and send tax receipts
Communicate updates, newsletters, and event information
Manage volunteer engagement
Comply with legal and financial reporting obligations
Maintain website functionality and security

We do not sell personal information.

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent, in accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

Your rights and choices

Depending on your location and relationship with us, you may:

Request access to your personal information
Request corrections or updates
Request deletion, when legally applicable
Opt out of marketing communications
Adjust cookie and tracking preferences

To excercise these rights, contact us.

Data security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information, including encryption where appropriate and restricted access to sensitive data.

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Cookies & tracking

We may use cookies or similar technologies to:

Improve website performance
Analyze site usage
Personalize content or email interactions

You can manage cookie settings through your browser.

External links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

Minnesota-specific notices

As a Minnesota nonprofit, we comply with applicable state privacy, consumer protection, data breach notification, and charitable organization regulations.
If any Minnesota law provides stronger privacy protections than those in this policy, we will follow the Minnesota standard.
If we maintain any data regulated under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, we will handle that data in accordance with applicable requirements.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

Legal obligations (e.g., financial recordkeeping)
Program reporting
Operational needs
Donor stewardship

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted.

If you have questions about this policy or how we handle personal information, please contact us: team@hockeydadfoundation.org