Privacy Policy

Effective: January 23. 2026

What This Privacy Statement Covers

​This Privacy Statement is applicable worldwide and addresses how Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors treats personal information collected by us through our web site and offline. It does not apply to third-party sites that do not display this Privacy Statement, or to any web site that displays its own Privacy Statement/Policy. Please read the Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors Privacy Statement below and the Privacy Statement/Policy of any web site you visit.

Collection of Your Personal Information

Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors appreciates your readership and values your personal privacy. We will always inform you before we collect any Personal Information and tell you the purpose for the collection. “Personal Information” is any information that can be used to identify an individual, and may include, but is not limited to, name, email address, postal or physical address, or phone number. The information is only collected for the purpose which it is intended. Some of the reasons we collect your Personal Information include:

  • Requesting information from us

  • Participation in an online survey

  • Administering and processing donations

  • Registration for our mailing lists or notifications

  • Receiving site updates or RSS feeds

We use tools like Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to understand how visitors interact with our website. These tools use cookies to collect anonymous data, such as your browser type and which pages you visit.

We assume that any Personal Information provided for these purposes has been submitted by you or under your authority and permission.

Use of Your Personal Information

This data helps us improve our website and ensure our resources are reaching those who need them most. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We will only use your Personal Information in the manner specified when it was collected. We do not share your Personal Information with third-parties nor do we store information we collect about your visit to this web site. We will not change the way we use your Personal Information without your prior consent. Some of the ways that we may use your Personal Information include:

  • Send you information to keep you up to date on Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors activities

  • Provide feedback and support

Use of Cookies and Other Web Technologies

Like many web sites Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors uses automatic collection tools, such as cookies, embedded links, web beacons, and log files. Web cookies (a.k.a. HTTP cookies) are parcels of text that are sent by a server to a Web browser, and then sent back unchanged by the browser each time it accesses that server, and is a piece of data stored on a user’s computer that is tied to information about the user. Additionally, some of our sponsors may use cookies as well. This site has no access to, or control of sponsors’ Web cookies. If you wish to disable cookies, you may do so through your individual browser options. Please check your browser’s help section for instructions on how to do this.

These tools collect certain standard information that your browser sends to the web site such as: your Internet Protocol addresses (IP addresses), browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, and the number of clicks you use to navigate through the site. The collection of this information is used to make your experience with our web site better by analyzing trends, administering the site, and tracking popular (and unpopular) articles and sections. This information is collected in an anonymous and aggregated fashion and is never used to link to your Personal Information, or otherwise personally identify the user from which it is collected.

You can opt-out of Google’s use of cookies by visiting your Google Ad Settings or by using a browser plugin.

SMS Communications Policy

Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors (“N3,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) may offer the option to receive communications via Short Message Service (SMS) text messaging.

Consent to Receive Messages

  • By providing your mobile phone number and affirmatively opting in to receive SMS communications, you expressly consent to receive text messages from Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors. These messages may include, but are not limited to, information about food distributions, volunteer opportunities, donor impact updates, event announcements, service notifications, and occasional fundraising communications.

  • Your consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of making a donation or receiving services.

Message Frequency

  • Message frequency may vary depending on your engagement with N3 programs, services, or events. Messages may be recurring.

Opt-Out Instructions

  • You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. After you send the STOP message, you may receive one additional message confirming your opt-out request.

Help Instructions

  • For assistance, reply HELP to any message or contact us directly at [insert contact email] or [insert phone number].

Message and Data Rates

  • Message and data rates may apply to any messages sent to you from us and to us from you. These charges are determined by your mobile carrier and are your responsibility.

Data Privacy and Third-Party Sharing

  • We respect your privacy. Personal information collected through SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share information with service providers who assist us in delivering SMS communications, but only to the extent necessary to provide those services and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Links

This website contains links to other third-party websites which are beyond our control and not covered by our Privacy Statement. When you leave this website, we encourage you to read the privacy policy (or privacy statement) of each and every website you visit, as the Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors Privacy Statement applies solely to the Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors website.

Children’s Privacy

Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected Personal Information from a child under the age of 13 we will delete that data from our systems. Some tips on how to protect your children’s privacy include:

  • Know which web sites your children are using and know what sites are appropriate for children

  • Review web site Privacy Statements/Policies and know how your child’s information is treated

  • Visit the FTC’s web site for more tips on protecting your child’s privacy

Updates to This Privacy Statement

Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors reserves the right to change its privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. We will post a notice to this Statement and place a link on the home page if there is a material change in this Statement so you are aware of and are able to review those changes. Your use of the web site after any changes have been made will signify your agreement and consent to those changes.

Questions or Comments

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding Neighbors Nourishing Neighbors Privacy Statement, please feel free to contact us.
This privacy policy is subject to change without notice.