Privacy Policy

Brotherhood Designs Corporation

Last Updated: February 2026

Brotherhood Designs Corporation ("BDC," "we," "us," or "our"), located at 6377 W. Clearview Dr., McCordsville, IN 46055, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, donors, sponsors, customers, volunteers, and supporters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit brotherhooddesigns.org (the "Site") or interact with us.

This Privacy Policy is part of, and subject to, our Terms and Conditions. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. Capitalized terms not defined in this Privacy Policy have the meanings set forth in our Terms and Conditions.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with our Site or organization, you may voluntarily provide us with personal information, including:

Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and shipping information when you place an Order for Goods, make a donation, request information, or contact us.
Payment and billing information, including credit card number and expiration date, when you place an Order or make a donation. Payment is processed securely through third-party payment processors (such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, PayPal, or other available methods as described in our Terms and Conditions). We do not store your full payment card details on our servers.
Information you provide when signing up for our newsletter, volunteering, or participating in events.
Stories, photos, or other content you submit in connection with our flag projects or programs.
Business or organizational information if you are a sponsor or partner.
Feedback, innovations, or suggestions you provide regarding our Service. As described in our Terms and Conditions, you assign all rights, title, and interest in any Feedback you provide to BDC.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site using any Device (as defined in our Terms and Conditions), certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies:

IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website addresses.
General geographic location based on IP address.

Our Site is hosted on Squarespace, which may collect additional visitor data to operate the platform. For more information, please review Squarespace's Privacy Policy at squarespace.com/privacy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Process Orders for Goods, including payment authorization, fulfillment, and shipping.
Process donations and issue tax receipts or acknowledgment letters.
Communicate with you about your Orders, donations, our mission, projects, events, and programs.
Recognize sponsors and donors as agreed upon (e.g., on our website, social media, or at events).
Improve our Site, Service, content, and user experience.
Comply with legal obligations, including IRS reporting requirements for nonprofit organizations.
Respond to your inquiries, Feedback, and support requests.
Verify your identity and payment authorization as described in our Terms and Conditions.
Enforce our Terms and Conditions, including preventing fraud or unauthorized transactions.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Site, processing payments and Orders, or delivering communications (e.g., Squarespace, payment processors, email platforms, shipping providers). These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they perform on our behalf.
With our Affiliates (as defined in our Terms and Conditions) as necessary to support our operations.
When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
To protect the rights, safety, or property of BDC, our supporters, or the public.
With your consent, such as when we publicly recognize sponsors or donors who have agreed to be named.

4. Donor Privacy

We respect the privacy of our donors. We will not share or publicly disclose your donation information without your express permission, except as required by law. If you wish to make an anonymous donation, please let us know at the time of your gift.

5. Order and Purchase Information

When you place an Order for Goods through our Site, your payment information is submitted directly to our third-party payment processor for authorization and processing. We retain Order details (such as items purchased, shipping address, and transaction amount) as necessary to fulfill your Order, process returns in accordance with our Terms and Conditions, and maintain our business records. For information about Order cancellations and returns, please refer to the applicable sections of our Terms and Conditions.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze Site traffic. Squarespace uses cookies to help our Site run effectively and provide the best experience for visitors. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services, including social media platforms (Third-party Social Media Services), sponsor websites, and partner organizations. As stated in our Terms and Conditions, we have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Our Site uses SSL encryption to secure data transmitted between your browser and our server. Payment card information is processed through PCI-compliant third-party processors. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to process transactions, maintain our records, comply with legal and tax obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our Terms and Conditions. When your information is no longer needed for these purposes, we will take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it.

10. Children's Privacy

Consistent with our Terms and Conditions, our Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a person under 18, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

11. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

The right to access, correct, or delete your personal information.
The right to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us.
The right to request information about how your data is used and shared.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

12. International Users

Our Site is operated from the United States, and the information we collect is governed by U.S. law. If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, including from the European Union, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States. If you are a European Union consumer, you will benefit from any mandatory provisions of the law of your country of residence, as noted in our Terms and Conditions.

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, United States, consistent with the Governing Law provisions of our Terms and Conditions.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: