Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 7, 2026
AlmostFreeToAll, Inc. (“AFTA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates Branches at the Carnegie and the website branchesatthecarnegie.com. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect through our website, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Submit a contact form
- Submit a facility rental request or rental agreement
- Sign up to receive news and updates
- Make a donation
- Register for, inquire about, or participate in an event or program
- Otherwise communicate with us
Depending on how you interact with us, this information may include your name, organization, mailing address, email address, telephone number, event or rental information, and other information you choose to provide.
When you make a donation or other payment through a third-party payment processor, payment information may be collected and processed directly by that provider. We do not necessarily receive or store your complete credit or debit card information.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring website, and general usage information.
We may use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for website functionality, security, performance, analytics, and improving the website.
How We Use Your Information
We may use information collected through the website to:
- Respond to questions and requests
- Process facility rental inquiries and agreements
- Communicate about events, programs, rentals, or services
- Process and acknowledge donations
- Send newsletters and organizational updates when requested
- Operate, maintain, secure, and improve our website
- Maintain appropriate organizational and transaction records
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our email updates, we may use your email address to send information about Branches at the Carnegie, AlmostFreeToAll, Inc., upcoming events, programs, and related activities.
You may unsubscribe from promotional email communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in those messages or by contacting us.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information with service providers that assist us with functions such as website hosting, email delivery, website analytics, payment processing, donations, event administration, or other operational services.
These providers may access information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf or as permitted by their respective agreements and privacy policies.
We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, property, or operations of AlmostFreeToAll, Inc., Branches at the Carnegie, our visitors, or others.
Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to or use services provided by third parties, including payment processors, mapping services, social media platforms, email services, event services, or other websites.
When you interact with a third-party service, that provider's privacy practices apply. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of those services.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site and understand how visitors use it.
Your browser may allow you to block or delete cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.
Do Not Track
Some web browsers transmit “Do Not Track” signals. Because there is not a universally accepted standard for responding to these signals, our website may not respond to all browser Do Not Track signals.
Third-party services used on our website may collect information about your activity in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to protect the personal information provided to us. However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, maintain appropriate organizational records, comply with legal requirements, and resolve disputes.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience and is not designed to knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.
Your Information
You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you have provided to us. Certain information may need to be retained for legal, financial, contractual, or legitimate organizational purposes.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, services, technology, or privacy practices.
When changes are made, the revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
Questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
AlmostFreeToAll, Inc.
Branches at the Carnegie
175 Almond Street
Auburn, CA 95603
Email: almostfreetoall@gmail.com