Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 24, 2026

FCTS, Inc. ("we," "us," "our," or "Organization") is a non-profit organization registered in Florida. We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our donors, newsletter subscribers, and website visitors.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, fcts.org, or subscribe to our email communications.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information directly from you when you interact with our website or communications:

  • Website Usage Data: Non-personal technical data (such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, and pages visited) may be collected automatically via cookies and standard web analytics tools.

  • Email Subscription Data: When you sign up for our newsletter or email updates, we collect your contact details (such as your name and email address). Our third-party email service providers also automatically track email engagement, such as message opens and link clicks, to help us improve our outreach.

  • Donor & Contact Information: If you make a donation or submit an inquiry, FCTS, Inc. may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and organizational affiliation. (Note: Payment transactions are processed directly through secure third-party payment gateways; we do not store full credit card details on our servers.)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information solely to advance the mission of FCTS, Inc., including:

  • Sending news, event updates, and organizational newsletters via our email service providers.

  • Processing donations, issuing tax receipts, and managing donor relationships.

  • Responding to direct inquiries and contact form requests.

  • Analyzing email engagement and website traffic to improve our programs and user experience.

3. Email Communications & Opt-Out

We utilize third-party email service providers to manage our subscriber lists and send broadcast communications.

  • Third-Party Data Processing: By subscribing to our email list, you acknowledge that the personal information you provide will be transferred to our designated email service providers for processing in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

  • Opting Out: You can unsubscribe from our marketing, newsletter, or update emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link located at the bottom of any email we send.

  • No Commercial Sale: FCTS, Inc. does not sell, rent, trade, or share your email address with external organizations for their independent marketing purposes.

4. Donor Privacy Commitment

FCTS, Inc. respects the trust of our donors. We do not sell, trade, or share donor contact information with third parties for their own commercial purposes, nor do we send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations unless you have granted explicit permission.

5. Cookies and Web Analytics

Our website uses cookies to support basic site functionality and gather anonymous traffic analytics. You can adjust your web browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent, though some features of the site may function differently as a result.

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal data. FCTS, Inc. only discloses personal information to:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist us with website hosting, payment processing, database management, or email delivery. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and secure.

  • Legal Compliance: Legal or government authorities if required by law, subpoena, or court order to protect the rights, property, or safety of FCTS, Inc., our users, or the public.

7. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

We respect your right to control how your personal information is used:

  • Access and Updates: You may request access to, correction of, or updates to the personal information we maintain about you.

  • Opt-Out & Removal: You may opt out of receiving future communications or request that we remove your contact information from our active donor and mailing lists.

  • Cookie Management: You may set your browser to disable or reject cookies at any time.

To exercise any of these options, please contact us using the details provided below.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and FCTS, Inc. does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to update your contact details, or request removal from our donor or contact records, please reach out to FCTS, Inc. at:

  • Organization Name: FCTS, Inc.

  • Email: info@fcts.org

  • Mailing Address: 733 New Jersey St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401