Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Sheffield Place (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Kansas City, Missouri. We are committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website and interact with our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We collect information about you in limited ways, including:
Personal Information
We only collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it, such as when you:
- Make a donation
- Sign up for newsletters or updates
- Complete a contact or inquiry form
- Register for events or programs
Personal information may include your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, or donation-related details.
Comments
Our website is not intended to collect public comments. Comment functionality is disabled wherever possible. If comments are submitted unintentionally due to technical error or misconfiguration, that information is not intentionally collected or retained.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through analytics tools, including:
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website addresses
This information is collected using Google Analytics and is used solely to understand website usage and improve performance.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries or requests
- Process donations and send acknowledgments
- Communicate about programs, events, or updates
- Improve our website and services
- Maintain internal records
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Sharing of Information
Sheffield Place does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- With trusted service providers who assist in operating our website or conducting our activities (e.g., donation processing or email services)
- When required by law or to comply with legal processes
- To protect the rights, safety, or property of Sheffield Place or others
All third-party service providers are expected to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
Donations
Online donations may be processed through a secure third-party payment processor. Sheffield Place does not store or have access to your full credit card or financial information. Please review the payment processor’s privacy policy for additional details.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, including Google Analytics cookies, to collect information about how visitors use the site. This helps us understand website traffic and improve user experience.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features or functionality of the website.
For more information on how Google uses data collected from sites that use its services, please visit Google’s privacy policy.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Children’s Privacy
Sheffield Place’s website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Sheffield Place
6604 E. 12th St.
Kansas City, MO 64126
contact@sheffieldplace.org
816-483-9927