Privacy Policy

Next Step Charity, Inc. ("we," "us") respects your privacy. This page explains what information we collect through nextstepcharity.org and how we use it.

Information we collect

This website does not use cookies for advertising or tracking, and it has no sign-up forms. We only receive personal information when you choose to send it, for example when you email or call us. Our hosting provider may keep standard technical logs (such as IP address and browser type) for security and reliability.

Donations

When online giving opens, payments will be handled by a third-party payment processor. We will not store your full card or bank details. We keep donor names, contact details, and gift records as needed to send receipts, meet legal and tax reporting requirements, and thank you.

How we use information

To answer your questions and requests.
To process gifts and send receipts.
To review requests for assistance or scholarship applications.
To meet legal, tax, and audit requirements.

Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share it only with service providers who help us operate (such as a payment processor), when required by law, or with government agencies as required for tax-credit or charity reporting.

Families and students

Information from families applying for help or scholarships, including household income, is kept confidential and used only to review eligibility and administer the program.