Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 16, 2026
OC Philanthropy Central is a project of Orange County Grantmakers (OCG). This policy explains what information we collect through this website, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Information We Collect

We collect information in a few different ways, depending on how you interact with the site:
  • When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the message you send us.
  • When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
  • When a funder or philanthropist applies to be listed in our database, we collect the organizational and contact information submitted through our application form, which is hosted on JotForm, a third-party service.
When you browse the site, our web server and hosting provider automatically log standard technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and the pages you visit.

Organization and Funder Listings

OC Philanthropy Central is a searchable database of philanthropic organizations that fund work in Orange County. Listings include information such as an organization’s name, location, website, logo, and areas of funding focus, and in some cases the name of an associated individual. This information is provided by the organizations themselves or by OCG as part of maintaining the database, and is displayed publicly as the core function of this site. If you are listed in the database and would like your information corrected or removed, please contact us using the details below.

Cookies and Analytics

This site may use cookies or similar technologies to support basic site functionality, power the organization search and filtering tools, and help us understand how visitors use the site. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the site, including search, display.

How We Use Information

We use the information you submit through our contact form to respond to your inquiry. We use your email address to send newsletter updates if you subscribe, and you may unsubscribe at any time. We use funder application information to review and, where appropriate, add or update organizations in our database. Technical information collected automatically through your visit helps us maintain site security, understand site traffic, and improve the experience for visitors. We do not sell your information.

Third-Party Services and Links

Our funder application form is hosted by JotForm, and submissions through that form are subject to JotForm’s own privacy policy in addition to this one. This site also links to OC Nonprofit Central, Map My CBO, the websites of individual listed organizations, our social media profiles on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X, and the site of the agency that built and manages this website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites and services, and we encourage you to review their policies before interacting with them.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect the information submitted through our forms from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions, newsletter subscriptions, and funder application information for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, maintain the database, and support our work, unless a longer retention period is required for legal purposes.

Your Choices

You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email we send. You may also contact us to ask what information we hold about you, to update or correct a listing, or to request that we delete a submission you sent us. We will respond to reasonable requests to the extent we are able.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in how the site operates. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle information, please contact us at:
OC Philanthropy Central Email: [email protected]
Funders and philanthropists interested in being listed in the database can also reach out directly to Taryn Palumbo at [email protected].