Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Flathead Valley Cross, Inc. (“Flathead Valley Cross,” “FHVC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you choose to share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, contact us, make a donation, or otherwise interact with Flathead Valley Cross.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- First and last name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing or billing address
- Information submitted through our contact forms
- Donation-related information
- Communications you send to us
We may also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring website, pages visited, and general website usage information.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Respond to questions, messages, and requests
- Process and acknowledge donations
- Provide information about Flathead Valley Cross and the project
- Communicate with donors, supporters, and members of the community
- Maintain and improve our website
- Monitor website performance and security
- Prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity
- Comply with applicable legal, accounting, and regulatory requirements
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Donations and Payment Information
When you make an online donation, your transaction may be processed by a third-party payment or donation-processing provider.
Payment information, such as credit or debit card numbers, may be collected and processed directly by that provider. Flathead Valley Cross Inc. does not necessarily receive or store your complete payment card information.
The collection and processing of information by a third-party payment provider is also subject to that provider’s own privacy policy and terms.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate properly, understand website traffic, improve performance, and measure how visitors interact with the site.
We may use third-party analytics or website services that collect information about your interaction with our website. Depending on your browser and the services being used, you may be able to restrict or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.
Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use services provided by third parties, including donation processors, website hosting providers, analytics providers, embedded media platforms, and social media services.
When you interact with a third-party service or leave our website, that third party’s privacy practices may apply. Flathead Valley Cross is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites and services.
How We Share Information
We may share personal information with trusted service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our website, process donations, communicate with supporters, provide requested services, or perform administrative functions.
We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, or governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property, safety, or security of Flathead Valley Cross, our visitors, or others.
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no website, electronic communication, or online storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
We may retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, maintain appropriate organizational and donation records, comply with legal or accounting obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Email Communications
If you provide your email address, we may use it to respond to your inquiry or provide information related to Flathead Valley Cross.
If we offer newsletters or other promotional email communications, you may unsubscribe from those communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the email.
You may still receive transactional or administrative communications when appropriate, such as donation receipts or responses to inquiries.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed specifically toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without appropriate consent.
If we learn that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected inappropriately, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
Your Privacy Choices
Depending on where you reside and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information that we maintain about you, subject to applicable legal and recordkeeping requirements.
You may also contact us with questions about how your information is collected or used.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our website, services, technology, or legal requirements.
When changes are made, the revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Flathead Valley Cross, Inc.
Bigfork, Montana
Email: support@flatheadvalleycross.com
Website: flatheadvalleycross.com