Donor Privacy Policy
POLICY ON USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR DONORS
Goodwill Industries of West Michigan (GIWM) is committed to respecting the privacy of their donors. GIWM has developed this Policy on Use of Personal Information for Donors to assure donors that their personal information will not be sold or rented to, or exchanged with, any third party.
Information Collected
Goodwill collects and maintains the following types of personal information:
- Contact information: name, complete address, phone number, email address
- Gift amount, date, and any gift restrictions requested by the donor
- Requests to receive event invitations, newsletters, and other periodic updates
How Information Is Used
Goodwill uses this information to understand donors' needs, to provide better service, and to offer alternative methods for donors to express their support for the mission of Goodwill. Specifically, Goodwill uses information to help donors complete their transactions, to communicate with donors, to update donors on events and achievements by Goodwill, to provide information on volunteer opportunities, and to contact donors periodically to determine their interest in providing additional support for Goodwill.
No Sale, Rent, or Exchange of Personal Information
Goodwill does not sell, rent, or exchange donors' personal information. Goodwill uses donors' personal information for its internal purposes only.
Publication of Names
On occasion, Goodwill lists the names of its donors in its annual report or other publications. Donors may contact Goodwill to request that they not be included in such lists.
Removing Donors' Names from Goodwill's Mailing List
It is Goodwill's desire not to send unwanted mail to its donors. Donors may contact Goodwill if they wish to be removed from our mailing list.