Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2-26-26

KalebKwest.com (“Website,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is operated in connection with Kwest Collective, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our Website, sign up for updates, make a donation, purchase merchandise, or otherwise interact with us.

By using this Website, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Who We Are

KalebKwest.com operates in partnership with:

Kwest Collective
A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the United States.

EIN 47-3312927

Donations made through this Website are processed under the nonprofit entity.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

We may collect personal information when you:

- Make a donation
- Purchase merchandise
- Sign up for Kaleb’s newsletter
- Fill out a contact form
- Participate in a campaign or giveaway

Information collected may include:

- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Donation details
- Purchase details
- Any information you voluntarily submit

Payment information is processed securely through third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:

- IP address
- Browser and device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referral sources
- Interaction behavior

This data helps us improve our content, campaigns, and user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

- Process donations and issue receipts
- Fulfill merchandise orders
- Send newsletters and updates
- Share impact stories and project updates
- Inform you about new ways to support
- Improve website performance
- Comply with legal and tax obligations
- Prevent fraud and protect security

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

4. Email and Future SMS Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails that may include:

- Personal updates
- Impact reports
- Behind-the-scenes content
- New initiatives or merchandise
- Ways to support the mission

You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails.

We currently communicate via email only. If SMS communication is introduced in the future, we will collect separate consent in compliance with applicable law before sending text messages.

5. Donations and Payment Processing

Donations are processed under Kwest Collective, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Payments and donations may be processed through secure third-party providers such as:

- Stripe
- PayPal
- Donorbox
- WooCommerce payment gateways

These providers maintain their own privacy policies and security standards. We encourage you to review them.

6. Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

- Analyze website traffic (Google Analytics / GA4)
- Measure marketing performance (Meta Pixel and related tools)
- Improve user experience
- Secure our Website

You can adjust cookie settings in your browser at any time.

7. Cloudflare and Security

We use Cloudflare services, including security and performance tools, to protect our Website.

This may include:

- Firewall protection
- Bot detection
- Cloudflare Turnstile (bot prevention tool)
- Content delivery optimization

Cloudflare may process limited technical data, such as IP addresses to provide these services.

8. WooCommerce and Merchandise Sales

If you purchase merchandise through our Website:

- Order information is used to fulfill your purchase
- Shipping details are shared only with carriers as necessary
- Payment processing is handled securely through third-party gateways

We retain order data for accounting and tax compliance purposes.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to protect your information.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. By using this Website, you acknowledge this risk.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

- Comply with legal obligations
- Maintain financial records
- Fulfill orders
- Support our mission

You may request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion
- Opt out of marketing communications

To submit a request, contact us at:

info@kalebkwest.com

12. International Visitors

If you access this Website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

13. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Kwest Collective
1610 SE Ramsay Rd.
Bend, OR 97702
Info@kalebkwest.com