Privacy Policy
Effective date
September 1, 2026
Our website address is: http://operationnightlight.org.
Operation Nightlight respects your privacy. This policy explains the types of information we may collect through operationnightlight.org, how that information may be used, and the choices available to you.
Information we may collect
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Organization or business name
- Donation information
- Volunteer interests
- Business-participation information
- Property or location details
- Photographs or documents
- Messages submitted through forms
- Communication preferences
Payment-card information should be processed by a third-party payment provider and should not be stored directly by Operation Nightlight unless appropriate security systems are in place.
Automatically collected information
The website and its service providers may collect technical information such as:
- Internet Protocol address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Referring website
- Date and time of access
- Approximate geographic region
- Cookie or analytics identifiers
How information may be used
Information may be used to:
- Process donations
- Provide receipts
- Respond to inquiries
- Evaluate business applications
- Coordinate volunteers
- Administer sponsorships
- Send requested updates
- Maintain organizational records
- Improve website performance
- Prevent fraud and misuse
- Comply with legal obligations
- Advance Operation Nightlight’s mission
Donor information
Operation Nightlight does not sell donor names, contact details, or giving information.
We may share limited information with service providers that process donations, maintain records, deliver communications, or provide technology services.
Cookies and analytics
The website may use cookies and analytics tools to understand site use and improve performance.
Visitors may control cookies through their browser settings, although disabling cookies may affect some website features.
Email communications
You may unsubscribe from non-transactional email communications by using the unsubscribe link included in the message or by contacting Operation Nightlight.
Donation receipts and other transactional communications may still be sent when necessary.
Information sharing
We may disclose information:
- To service providers acting on our behalf
- With your consent
- To comply with law or legal process
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of the organization or others
- In connection with an organizational restructuring or transfer, subject to applicable law
Data security
Operation Nightlight uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards. However, no website, transmission method, or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.
Children’s privacy
The website is not directed to children under 13, and Operation Nightlight does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the website.
External links
The website may link to third-party services. Operation Nightlight is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
Policy changes
This policy may be updated periodically. The revised version will be posted with a new effective date.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy may be submitted through the Operation Nightlight contact page.