Donor Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 5, 2026

Lake Joy Trails of Terror ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our donors' personal information. As an organization dedicated to delivering thrilling haunted attractions while supporting families battling critical illnesses and community causes through our Haunters with a Heart and Trails of Hope initiatives, we deeply value the trust you place in us when making a donation.

This Donor Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose personal information provided by our donors through our donation platform, GoFundMe Pro.

Third-Party Donation Processing

All donations to Lake Joy Trails of Terror are processed through GoFundMe Pro, a secure third-party platform operated by GoFundMe. We do not directly collect or store payment information (such as credit card details) on our own systems. Instead, donations are handled entirely by GoFundMe Pro, which complies with industry-leading security standards, including PCI-DSS.

GoFundMe Pro shares certain donor information with us (as the campaign organizer/nonprofit) to enable us to process donations, issue tax receipts where applicable, and communicate with donors. This typically includes:

• Donor name
• Email address (when provided)
• Mailing address (if provided)
• Donation amount and date
• Any message or comments included with the donation

GoFundMe's full Privacy Notice, which governs their collection, use, and security of donor data, can be found at: https://www.gofundme.com/c/privacy. We encourage donors to review it for complete details on how GoFundMe protects your information.

Information We Receive and How We Use It

We receive limited donor information from GoFundMe Pro solely for the following purposes:

• To acknowledge and thank you for your donation
• To issue tax receipts and comply with legal reporting requirements (where applicable)
• To send updates about our events, mission impact, and how your contribution helps families and communities (you may opt out at any time)
• To improve our programs and services

We will never sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing or unrelated purposes. We do not share donor data with other organizations or use it for commercial purposes.

Sharing of Information

We share donor information only in limited circumstances:

• With trusted service providers (e.g., email platforms or donor management tools) who assist us in operations, and who are required to protect your information
• As required by law (e.g., to comply with tax reporting or legal processes)
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of Lake Joy Trails of Terror, our donors, or others

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the donor information we receive, including secure storage and limited access on a need-to-know basis. GoFundMe Pro employs advanced encryption and security practices for transaction processing. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security against all threats.

Your Choices and Rights

You have control over your information:

• Opt out of communications from us at any time by contacting us or using unsubscribe links in emails
• Request access to, correction of, or deletion of the information we hold about you (subject to legal requirements)
• For questions about data processed by GoFundMe Pro, contact them directly via their Privacy Request Center

If you reside in certain jurisdictions (e.g., California under CCPA/CPRA or the EU under GDPR), you may have additional rights. We will honor applicable requests.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Donor Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.