Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

1. Introduction & Organization Identity

IMPA Benevolent Charity (“IMPA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a United States Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity. Our Employer Identification Number is 82-4477973. Our principal officer is Phil Quattrochi. Our mailing address is 6401 W 31st Street, Berwyn, IL 60402, United States. Our official email is admin@impabenevolent.org. Our public website is operated at impabenevolentnfp.org and related pages.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect personal information when you visit our website, donate, volunteer, request services, subscribe to updates, or otherwise communicate with us. By using our website, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site and contact us with any questions.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in three primary ways: (a) information you voluntarily provide; (b) information collected automatically through website technologies; and (c) information from trusted service providers acting on our behalf.

Information you provide may include name, email address, phone number, mailing address, donation amount and frequency, dedication notes, employer matching-gift details, volunteer skills and availability, program intake details, and the content of messages you send through forms or email.

Automatically collected information may include IP address, browser type, device type, referring URLs, pages viewed, timestamps, and approximate location derived from IP. This data helps us maintain security, understand aggregate traffic patterns, and improve accessibility.

Payment information for online gifts is processed by third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers. Processors may provide us with confirmation details such as the last four digits, transaction ID, and receipt status needed for donor acknowledgment and accounting.

3. How We Use Information

We use personal information to: respond to inquiries and program intake requests; process and acknowledge donations; issue tax receipts; coordinate volunteer placements; send newsletters or updates you requested; improve website performance and content; detect fraud or misuse; comply with legal, accounting, and IRS recordkeeping obligations; and communicate about sponsorship or partnership opportunities when you have expressed interest.

We do not use sensitive program beneficiary information for marketing. Internal access to beneficiary records is limited to personnel and volunteers with a need to know and who are bound by confidentiality expectations appropriate to charitable service work.

4. Cookies, Analytics & Similar Technologies

Our site may use essential cookies required for basic functionality (for example, remembering cookie-consent choices). With your consent, we may also use limited analytics tools—such as Google Analytics or equivalent privacy-conscious analytics—to understand how visitors navigate pages in aggregate.

Google Analytics (when enabled) may set cookies and collect usage metrics subject to Google’s terms and privacy policy. We configure analytics to support aggregated reporting and do not use analytics to sell advertising against donor profiles. You may decline non-essential cookies through our cookie banner. You may also control cookies through your browser settings; blocking cookies may affect some site features.

We strive to honor consent signals consistent with applicable law. If analytics are later connected for Google Ad Grants performance measurement, we will continue to avoid selling personal data and will keep donor privacy guarantees intact.

5. Donor Privacy Guarantee

We never sell, rent, trade, or swap donor personal information with other organizations for their fundraising or marketing lists. Donor data is used to process gifts, provide receipts, fulfill stewardship reporting, and—only when you opt in—share organizational updates.

We may share limited information with vendors who perform services for us (payment processing, email delivery, accounting, IT security) under agreements that restrict use of data to those services. We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, and integrity of our organization, beneficiaries, or the public.

Published recognition (for example, listing a corporate sponsor tier) occurs only with appropriate permission or when recognition is an expected part of a sponsorship agreement you enter into with us.

6. Data Retention & Security

We retain donation and financial records for periods required by IRS rules, state charitable solicitation requirements, and sound nonprofit accounting practice—typically multi-year retention for contribution records. Inquiry and volunteer records are retained as long as needed to fulfill the purpose collected or as required by law, then securely deleted or anonymized when appropriate.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No method of transmission over the Internet is perfectly secure; we encourage donors to contact us immediately at admin@impabenevolent.org if they suspect unauthorized use of their information.

7. Your Rights (CCPA, GDPR & Similar Frameworks)

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or receive a portable copy of personal information we hold about you; to object to or restrict certain processing; and to withdraw consent where processing is consent-based. California residents may have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know categories of personal information collected and the right to opt out of “sale” or “sharing” as those terms are defined by law. IMPA does not sell personal information.

Residents of the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or similar jurisdictions may have GDPR/UK GDPR rights, including lodging a complaint with a supervisory authority. Because IMPA is a U.S.-based charity serving primarily Illinois communities, some rights may apply differently based on whether we target services to your region. We will still endeavor to honor reasonable access and deletion requests consistent with nonprofit legal retention duties.

To exercise rights, email admin@impabenevolent.org with the subject line “Privacy Request,” include enough detail for us to verify your identity, and specify the request type. We will respond within timeframes required by applicable law.

8. Children’s Privacy, Third-Party Links, Changes & Contact

Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 online without appropriate parental consent. Program services involving minors are coordinated through parents, guardians, or authorized referring partners using offline or supervised intake practices.

Our site may link to third-party websites (maps, social platforms, payment processors). Those sites have their own privacy policies; we are not responsible for their content or practices. Visiting those links is at your option.

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect operational, legal, or technological changes. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when revisions are posted. Material changes affecting donor privacy guarantees will be highlighted on this page.

Contact for privacy questions:
IMPA Benevolent Charity
Attn: Privacy / Principal Officer Phil Quattrochi
6401 W 31st Street, Berwyn, IL 60402, USA
Email: admin@impabenevolent.org
EIN: 82-4477973

Website terms: Content on this site is provided for informational and charitable engagement purposes. Unauthorized scraping, misrepresentation of affiliation, or fraudulent use of our name, logo, or EIN is prohibited. Governing law is the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict-of-law principles, except where federal nonprofit or tax rules control.