Effective Date: September 1, 2026

RUUTS INC. respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when you visit or interact with our website, www.ruutsfoundation.org . RUUTS INC. is a Florida based nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our mission is to support underserved children and communities through services and initiatives that promote education, basic needs, wellness, opportunity, and community development. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices available to you.

1. Information We Collect: Depending on how you interact with RUUTS, we may collect information such as:
Name
Email address
Mailing address
Telephone number
Information provided when contacting RUUTS
Information submitted through volunteer or participation forms
Donation related information
Information provided when subscribing to newsletters or communications
Information you voluntarily provide in connection with RUUTS programs, events, campaigns, or activities

When you make a donation online, payment information may be processed by third-party payment providers, including PayPal or Stripe. RUUTS generally does not directly receive or store your complete credit card, debit card, or bank-account information. If you donate through a third-party fundraising platform such as GoFundMe, your information may also be subject to that platform’s privacy policy and terms.

2. Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Date and time of visits
Referring websites
General website usage information

We may use cookies, analytics tools, pixels, or similar technologies to understand how visitors use our Website and to improve its functionality and performance.

3. How We Use Information: RUUTS may use information we collect to:
Process and acknowledge donations
Communicate with donors, volunteers, supporters, and community members
Respond to questions and requests
Provide information about RUUTS programs and initiatives
Coordinate volunteer opportunities and events
Send newsletters or other communications you have requested or permitted
Maintain and improve our Website
Understand website usage and improve our services
Maintain appropriate nonprofit and financial records
Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
Protect the rights, property, and safety of RUUTS and others
We do not sell your personal information.

4. Donations and Payment Processing: RUUTS may accept donations through third party payment and fundraising services, including PayPal, Stripe, and GoFundMe. When you make a donation through one of these services, the information you provide may be collected and processed by that service according to its own privacy policy and terms. RUUTS may receive information necessary to identify and acknowledge a donation, maintain financial records, provide donor receipts, and comply with applicable legal and tax requirements.

5. Donor Information: RUUTS values the trust of its donors. We may use donor information to acknowledge contributions, provide receipts, communicate about RUUTS initiatives, and maintain appropriate financial and organizational records. Unless otherwise required by law, RUUTS does not sell or rent donor personal information to third parties. If you do not wish to receive certain communications from RUUTS, you may contact us at ruutsfoundation@gmail.com or use the unsubscribe option included in applicable email communications.

6. Children’s Privacy: RUUTS’s mission includes serving children and youth. Because children are an important part of our work, we take their privacy seriously. Our Website is intended for parents, guardians, donors, volunteers, educators, community members, and other adults supporting RUUTS’s mission. We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information directly from children through the Website without appropriate authorization or consent where required by law. RUUTS may receive information about children participating in programs or receiving services through parents, guardians, schools, partner organizations, or other authorized adults. Such information will be handled only for legitimate organizational, programmatic, safety, documentation, or legal purposes and in accordance with applicable law. If you believe a child has provided personal information to RUUTS through the Website without appropriate authorization, please contact us at ruutsfoundation@gmail.com.

7. Sharing of Information: RUUTS may share personal information when reasonably necessary with:
Payment processors
Fundraising platforms
Website hosting and technology providers
Email and communication service providers
Professional service providers
Volunteers or program partners where necessary to administer a RUUTS activity or service
Government authorities or other parties when required by law

We expect third-party service providers handling information on our behalf to use that information only for legitimate purposes related to the services they provide.

8. Third Party Websites: Our Website may contain links to third party websites, including donation platforms, social media platforms, partner organizations, and other resources. RUUTS is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, security, or policies of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.

9. Communications: If you voluntarily provide your email address, RUUTS may use it to send information about our programs, campaigns, events, volunteer opportunities, fundraising initiatives, or other organizational updates. You may unsubscribe from promotional or informational emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email or contacting us at ruutsfoundation@gmail.com.

10. Data Security: RUUTS takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmitting information over the Internet or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

11. Data Retention: RUUTS may retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, maintain organizational and financial records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

12. Your Privacy Choices: Depending on applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including the ability to:
Request access to certain personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain information
Opt out of certain communications

To make a privacy-related request, contact us at:
RUUTS INC.
Email: ruutsfoundation@gmail.com
Website: www.ruutsfoundation.org
We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy: RUUTS may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our Website, programs, technology, or legal obligations change. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the Website after an updated policy is posted means you acknowledge the updated policy.

14. Contact Us: If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how RUUTS handles personal information, please contact:
RUUTS INC.
Email: ruutsfoundation@gmail.com
Website: www.ruutsfoundation.org

RUUTS INC. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
EIN: 39-3365480.