Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 12, 2026
Middleton Food Pantry, Inc (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit middletonfoodpantry.org (the “Site”). If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
Who we are:
Legal entity: Middleton Food Pantry, Inc
USA Mailing address: P. O. Box 100 Middleton, Idaho 836344
Contact email: MFP_idaho@yahoo.com
1) Scope
This Policy applies to information collected through our Site, forms, email, social media pages we control, and in-person events where we direct you to this Policy. It does not cover third-party websites, platforms, or services that are not under our control.
2) Information We Collect
We collect information in three ways: (A) information you provide, (B) information collected automatically, and (C) information from third parties.
A. Information You Provide Directly
Volunteer Application Form: name, email, address, phone number, other personal details related to your specific volunteer interests and limitations. Food Drives/Fundraisers: group/school name, contact person, and distribution details when participating in any food drive or fundraising program that is done for our benefit.
Reviews & UGC: Site news posts, ratings, photo ratings and any info you submit in regards to public posts and photos.
B. Information Collected Automatically
Device & Usage: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, pages viewed, time on page, referring/exit pages, and clickstream data. Cookies & Similar Technologies: cookies, pixels, beacons, and SDKs used for core site functions, analytics, personalization, fraud prevention, and advertising. See Cookies & Tracking below.
C. Information from Third Parties
Marketing & Analytics Partners: aggregated audience insights and ad performance. Social Logins/Integrations: if you connect or interact via a social platform, we may receive profile or engagement data subject to that platform’s terms and your settings.
3) How We Use Information
We use personal information to:
Provide the Site and Services: process and share content to you, operate volunteer/food drive/fundraising programs. Communicate with You: service availability, volunteer and food drive/fundraising event scheduling. Personalize & Improve: remember preferences, and measure/understand usage. Security & Fraud Prevention: detect, investigate, and prevent security incidents and malicious activity. Legal & Compliance: meet legal obligations, enforce terms, and defend against claims. Research & Development: develop new areas of content to share with our community, improve our existing content and accessibility, and client experience.
4) How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information for money. We may disclose personal information to: Service Providers: payment processors (e.g., Clover), hosting, analytics, ad tech, and customer support tools. Advertising & Analytics Partners: to measure ad performance and provide interest-based advertising. This may be considered “sharing” or a “sale” under some state laws. Legal/Compliance: to comply with law, enforce our terms, or protect rights, safety, and property. With Your Direction: when you instruct us to share (e.g., referrals, public reviews).
5) Cookies & Tracking
We use the following types of cookies and similar technologies: Strictly Necessary: required for site core functions (cloud, storage, security). Performance/Analytics: to understand traffic and improve the Site (e.g., Google Analytics). Functional: to remember preferences. Choices: You can manage cookies in your browser settings and via any cookie banner preferences tool we provide. Note that disabling cookies may break some features. We currently do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals.
6) Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state or country, you may have rights to: Access/Know what personal information we collect and use; Correct inaccurate information; Delete your information; Opt out of targeted advertising, the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information, and certain profiling; Portability of your data; and Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To exercise rights, email MFP_idaho@yahoo.com. We will verify your request and respond as required by law. Authorized agents may submit requests per applicable law. California/CPRA: We do not sell personal information for money. Nevada: We do not sell personal information as “sale” is defined under Nevada law.
7) Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described, including to comply with legal, tax, and accounting obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by data type and applicable law.
8) Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
9) Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child provided personal information to us, contact us to request deletion.
10) International Transfers
If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers are located. These locations may have data protection laws different from those in your country.
11) Third-Party Links & Features
Our Site may include links to third‑party websites, plug‑ins, or apps. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Review their policies before providing data.
12) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date indicates the latest revision. Material changes will be highlighted on the Site or sent to you as required by law.
13) Contact Us
Questions or requests?
Mailing address:P.O. Box 100 Middleton, Idaho 83644
Contact email: MFP_idaho@yahoo.com