Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2026
Samaritans of Texas respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website, engage with our programs, or make a donation.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information You Provide Directly
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Information submitted through contact forms, volunteer inquiries, or event sign-ups
Donation Information
Donation amount and transaction details
Payment information is processed securely by trusted third-party providers such as PayPal, Stripe, Facebook, or similar platforms
Samaritans of Texas does not store credit card or banking information on our servers
Automatically Collected Information
IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and general site usage data
This information is collected in a non-personal, aggregated form and is used for analytics and site performance.
How We Use Information
Information collected may be used to:
Process donations and issue tax-deductible donation receipts
Respond to inquiries, volunteer requests, or assistance requests
Thank donors and share updates about our mission and programs
Improve our website, outreach, and community services
Maintain internal records and nonprofit compliance
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your information:
All online transactions are processed through secure, PCI-compliant payment providers
Sensitive financial information is never stored on our servers
Access to personal information is limited to authorized individuals only
Third-Party Services & Analytics
We may use trusted third-party services to operate and improve our website and outreach, including:
Website hosting and analytics tools (such as Squarespace Analytics or Google Analytics)
Fundraising, donation, and social media platforms
Email communication and outreach tools
These services may collect non-personal or anonymized data in accordance with their own privacy policies. Samaritans of Texas does not control how third-party services independently collect or use data.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
Improve site functionality
Understand visitor behavior in aggregate
Support analytics and performance measurement
You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if desired.
Email & Communications
You may receive emails from Samaritans of Texas related to:
Donations and receipts
Volunteer opportunities
Program updates and community outreach
You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided or by contacting us directly.
Children’s Privacy
Samaritans of Texas does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe information has been collected from a child in error, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.
Your Rights & Choices
You may:
Request removal from mailing lists
Request access to or deletion of your personal information
Update or correct your contact information
Requests can be made by contacting us using the information below.
Contact Us
Samaritans of Texas
430 Valley Oaks Loop
Georgetown, Texas 78626
📧 info@samaritansoftexas.org
Impressum / Organizational Information
Samaritans of Texas is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Georgetown, Texas.
Founded by David & Lavonda Walker
Contact:
430 Valley Oaks Loop
Georgetown, TX 78626
📧 info@samaritansoftexas.org
🌐 www.samaritansoftexas.org