Alpha and Omega Project, Inc. (“AOP,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to providing short-term emergency assistance and community support services. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and manage personal information obtained through:
We may collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information
Name
Address
Email address
Phone number
Donation information
Employer information (for matching gifts)
B. Program Application Information
If you apply for assistance, we may collect:
Household information
Income documentation
Housing information
Employment verification
Supporting documents related to eligibility
Information is collected only as necessary to determine program eligibility and administer assistance.
C. Payment Information
Donations are processed securely through third-party payment processors such as Stripe and/or PayPal. AOP does not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
D. Website Usage Information
We may collect limited technical information such as:
IP address
Browser type
Pages visited
General analytics data
This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.
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How We Use Information
We process personal information only as necessary to fulfill our charitable mission, administer programs, comply with legal obligations, and operate our organization responsibly. We use collected information to:
Process donations
Administer emergency assistance programs
Communicate with applicants and donors
Provide receipts and acknowledgments
Respond to inquiries
Improve website functionality
Comply with grant, reporting, and legal obligations
AOP does not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer personal information for commercial marketing purposes.
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Information Sharing
We may share limited information only when necessary:
With payment processors to complete transactions
With contracted service providers who assist in website or administrative functions
When required by law, court order, or regulatory authority
When required for grant compliance and reporting (typically aggregated, non-identifying data)
We do not share applicant information for marketing purposes.
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Data Protection
AOP implements reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information. Access to sensitive information is limited to authorized personnel and volunteers who require access for program administration. While we take reasonable precautions, no system can guarantee absolute security.
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Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary to:
Administer programs
Comply with grant requirements
Meet legal, tax, and audit obligations
Records may be retained in accordance with applicable nonprofit and grant compliance standards.
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Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to improve performance and user experience. You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if preferred.
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External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. AOP is not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
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Children’s Information
Our website is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website.
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Data Breach Response
In the event of a data security incident, AOP will take reasonable steps to investigate and notify affected parties as required by applicable law.
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Your Choices
You may:
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request removal from email communications
Contact us regarding privacy concerns
Please note that certain information related to assistance applications may be retained as required for compliance and audit purposes.
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Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact: