Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 04/02/2026
Organization: CareFest
Website: https://carefest.com

‍CareFest ("we," "our," or "us") is a community outreach initiative organized by Somebody Cares Tampa Bay. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your information is collected and used.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:

‍Personal Information
‍Name
Email
address
Phone number
Mailing address
Volunteer registration details
Any information submitted through forms

‍Automatically Collected Information
‍IP address
Browser type
Device type
Website usage data

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Coordinate volunteers and event participation
Communicate event updates and reminders
Send SMS notifications (if opted in)Respond to inquiries
Improve our website and outreach efforts
Maintain records for organizational purposes

3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.We may share information with:Service providers (such as email and SMS platforms like Twilio)Event partners when necessary for coordinationLegal authorities if required by law

4. Data Security
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information. While we strive to protect your data, no transmission over the internet is completely secure.

5. Your Privacy Rights
You may:Request access to your personal dataRequest corrections or deletionOpt out of communications at any timeTo make a request, contact us using the information below.SMS Terms and ConditionsBy providing your phone number and opting in, you consent to receive SMS messages from CareFest.

6. Types of Messages
You may receive messages related to:Volunteer coordination and remindersEvent schedules and updatesWeather or emergency notificationsFollow-up communications related to CareFest

7. Message Frequency
Message frequency may vary based on your participation.

8. Message and Data Rates
Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan.

9. Opt-Out Instructions
You can opt out at any time by replying:STOPYou will no longer receive SMS messages after opting out.

10. Help Instructions
For assistance, reply:HELPOr contact us directly using the information below.

11. Consent and Opt-In
SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposesMessages are only sent to users who have explicitly opted inConsent is not a condition of participation

12. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as necessary for event coordination and legal compliance.

13. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

14. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy at any time. Updates will be posted with a revised effective date.

Contact Information
‍CareFest
c/o Somebody Cares Tampa Bay
21903 US Hwy 19 N
Clearwater, FL 33765
Phone: 727-536-2273
Website: https://carefest.com / https://sctb.org