Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

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Equinity (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation dedicated to empowering meaningful connection between horses and humans. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.equinity.care), participate in our programs, join our volunteer community, or engage with us in any way.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:
 

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Name, email address, mailing address, and phone number

• Information submitted through contact forms, volunteer forms, and program inquiries

• Donation information (handled securely through third-party processors)

• Any content you send to us directly (emails, stories, questions)
   

B. Automatic Data Collection (Cookies & Analytics)
Our website (hosted by Wix) automatically collects:

• IP address

• Device and browser type

• Pages viewed and actions taken

• Time spent on pages

• General location data (city/state level)

This helps us maintain and improve the website experience.

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C. Information Collected Through Donations
When you donate, third-party processors (such as Wix Payments, PayPal, or others we may use) securely handle:

• Payment details

• Billing information

• Transaction records

We do not store or have access to your full payment card information.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

• Respond to inquiries and program requests

• Manage volunteer participation

• Process donations and send donation acknowledgments

• Send updates, newsletters, and announcements (only if you opt in)

• Improve website functionality and user experience

• Comply with legal requirements
   

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
 

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only with:

• Service providers (Wix, payment processors, email platforms)

• Government authorities if legally required

• Partner organizations only with your explicit consent

These providers are contractually bound to protect your information.

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4. Your Rights Under California Law (CCPA)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal data we collect

• Request deletion of your personal data

• Opt out of data sharing for marketing

• Access your personal information upon request
   

To make a request, email: info@equinity.care

We will verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

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5. Data Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data, including:

• SSL encryption

• Wix secure hosting

• Restricted internal access

• Regular system monitoring
   

Although no system is completely secure, we take reasonable steps to safeguard your information.
 

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors without parental consent.

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7. External Links

Our website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

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8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date.

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9. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Equinity
235 Talbert Ave
Simi Valley, CA 93065

info@equinity.care
(805) 537-9797