Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 31, 2026
At EverForward (“EverForward,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), protecting your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://ever-forward.org or otherwise interact with our organization.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
You may voluntarily provide information when you:
- Contact us
- Complete a volunteer inquiry
- Submit a foster parent inquiry
- Apply for employment
- Make a donation
- Subscribe to updates
- Complete website forms
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Organization name
- Resume or employment information
- Any information you choose to include in messages
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages viewed
- Date and time of visits
- General website usage information
This information helps us improve our website and better understand how visitors use it.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website performance
- Remember preferences
- Measure website traffic
- Enhance user experience
Most browsers allow you to disable cookies. Some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
How We Use Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Process donations
- Communicate about volunteering or employment
- Provide information about our services
- Improve our website
- Analyze website traffic
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you have opted in)
- Meet legal and regulatory obligations
- Protect the security of our website
Donations
If you make a donation through our website, payment information is processed by a secure third-party payment processor.
EverForward does not store complete credit card information on our servers.
Sharing Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website or organization, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Payment processors
- Email communication platforms
- Analytics providers
- Volunteer or donor management systems
These providers may only use information as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
We may also disclose information:
- To comply with applicable law
- In response to legal requests
- To protect our legal rights
- To protect the safety of individuals
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for general audiences.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through our website without appropriate authorization.
Because EverForward serves children through its programs, any confidential client information is handled separately in accordance with applicable federal and Florida privacy laws and internal confidentiality policies.
Your Choices
You may:
- Request access to personal information we maintain about you
- Request corrections
- Request deletion where permitted by law
- Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the unsubscribe link
Florida Residents
If applicable, Florida residents may have rights regarding certain personal information under Florida law. We will honor applicable legal requirements regarding access, correction, and deletion where required.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
EverForward
45 Westwood Terrace N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Phone: (727) 343-3662