Last Updated: November 23, 2025

The First Car Project

The First Car Project (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when interacting with our website.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact Information such as your name, email address, phone number, or mailing address when you fill out forms, subscribe to newsletters, or contact us.
   
• Donation Information when you make a contribution (payment information is collected by our secure third-party payment processor—not by us).
   
• Application or Program Information if you apply for assistance, volunteer opportunities, or events.
   

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Log data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent).
   
• Cookies and tracking technologies used to improve site performance and user experience.
   
• Analytics data through tools like Google Analytics or similar services.
   

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our services and programs.
   
• Respond to inquiries or requests.
   
• Process donations and send tax receipts.
   
• Communicate updates, newsletters, and event information.
   
• Maintain website functionality and security.
   
• Comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
   

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only in the following cases:

• Service Providers: trusted third parties that help operate our website, process donations, or provide email services.
   
• Legal Requirements: if required to comply with law, regulation, or valid legal request.
   
• Organizational Necessity: when essential to carry out our mission and only with appropriate safeguards.
   

All third-party partners are required to protect your information.

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website performance.
   
• Analyze usage trends.
   
• Personalize the user experience.
   

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
However, no online transmission is fully secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Our website may include links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them.

You may:

• Opt out of email communications at any time.
   
• Request to update, correct, or delete your personal information when permitted by law.
   
• Disable cookies through your browser.
   

To make a request, contact us at:
thefirstcarprojectKY@gmail.com

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact:

The First Car Project
TheFirstCarProjectKY@gmail.com
502-900-4848