Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 29, 2025

Organization: Robotus ("we", "us", "our")
Entity Type: Registered 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Charity
Jurisdiction: United States (State of California)

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal data when you interact with our Site:

  • Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Donation Details (amount, method, timestamp)

We may also collect technical data such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device and operating system
  • Referring URLs

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Process donations
  • Send donation receipts and confirmations
  • Verify age and identity (if required)
  • Improve our services and user experience
  • Communicate updates or policy changes
  • Send essential transactional communications, including account verification codes, security alerts, or important service updates, as described in our Terms of Use.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes.

3. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as necessary for legal and operational purposes, including compliance with IRS regulations. SMS and email communication records may be retained for security and auditing purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies or similar technologies for analytics and site functionality. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. We do not use cookies for marketing purposes without your consent.

5. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose personal data only:

  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To service providers (e.g., payment processors, SMS/email gateways) who help provide essential services
  • To enforce our Terms or protect our rights

These service providers are contractually prohibited from using your data for marketing or promotional purposes.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data, including information used for SMS and email communications. However, no online platform is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18.

8. Your Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

  • The right to know what personal data we collect
  • The right to request deletion
  • The right to opt out of data sharing (if applicable)

You may submit a request by contacting us at support@robotus.org.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes via email or a prominent notice on our Site.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at support@robotus.org or visit the Questions and Answers section of our About page.