​Effective Date:

May 28, 2026

Tried By Fire, Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website located at https://www.triedbyfire.net/ (the “Site”).

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices available to you regarding your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you interact with our Site, you may voluntarily provide information including:

• Name

• Email address

• Telephone number

• Mailing address

• Donation information

• Information submitted through forms, applications, or contact requests

• Newsletter subscription information

• Any additional information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Operating system

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the Site

• Referring website addresses

• Cookies and analytics data

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and requests

• Provide services and support

• Process donations

• Send newsletters and updates

• Improve our website and user experience

• Maintain website security

• Comply with legal obligations

• Communicate about programs, events, and opportunities

• Evaluate and improve our nonprofit services

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze website traffic.

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

We may also use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics to help us understand visitor behavior and improve our Site.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third parties only when necessary to:

• Process donations or payments

• Provide website hosting or technical services

• Send communications on our behalf

• Comply with legal requirements

• Protect our rights, safety, or property

Third-party service providers are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security protections.

5. Donations and Payment Information

If donations are processed through a third-party payment processor, payment information is collected and processed directly by that provider. We do not store complete credit card information on our servers unless specifically stated.

Please review the privacy policies of any third-party payment providers used on the Site.

6. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or communications, we may send periodic emails regarding programs, events, fundraising, or updates.

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in the email or by contacting us directly.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.

If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your personal information

• Opt out of certain communications

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

11. North Carolina Privacy Rights

Tried By Fire, Inc. complies with applicable North Carolina laws regarding the protection of personal information, including data security and breach notification requirements where applicable.

If a data breach involving personal information occurs, affected individuals will be notified in accordance with applicable North Carolina law.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Information

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

Tried By Fire, Inc.
P.O. Box 12691
New Bern, NC 28561
Phone: (252) 637-2339
Email: info@triedbyfireinc.org