SARA Donor Privacy Policy

SARA Donor Privacy Policy

SARA is committed to respecting the privacy of our donors. We have developed this privacy policy to ensure our donors that donor information will not be shared with any third party. 

Awareness.  SARA provides this Donor Privacy Policy to make you aware of our privacy policy, and to inform you of the way your information is used. We also provide you with the opportunity to remove your name from our mailing list, if you desire to do so.

Information Collected.  Here are the types of donor information that we collect and maintain:

·         contact information:  name, complete address, phone number, email address;

·         information concerning how you heard about SARA;

·         information you wish to share: questions, comments, suggestions; and

·         your request to receive periodic updates; e.g., to individuals who request it, we will send periodic mailings related to specific fund-raising appeals and newsletters.

Payment Information Collected.  Payment information includes: credit card number and expiration date, and billing information. This information is used only for donation or payment processing, and is not retained for other purposes.

How Information is Used.  SARA uses your information to understand your needs and provide you with better service. Specifically, we use your information to help you complete a transaction, communicate back to you, and update you on the agency’s happenings. We use the comments you offer to provide you with information requested, and we take seriously each recommendation as to how we might improve communication. 

No Sharing of Personal Information.  Unless requested by you, SARA will not share your personal information with other organizations. Use of donor information will be limited to the internal purposes of SARA and only to further the activities and purposes of SARA.

Removing Your Name From Our Mailing List.  It is our desire not to send unwanted mail to our donors. Please contact us if you wish to be removed from our mailing list.

Contacting Us.  If you have comments or questions about our donor privacy policy, please send us an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us at 434-295-7273.

Approved by the SARA Board of Directors 10/20/2016.