TisBest.org (operating as TisBest Philanthropy)
Effective Date: June 23, 2021

TisBest Philanthropy (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services, including SMS text messaging and email communications.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://www.tisbest.org

TisBest is a nonprofit dedicated to spreading charitable giving. We treat your data with respect, and we do not sell or rent personal information.

2. What Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Payment information
  • SMS and email opt-in consent records and timestamps
  • Comments, survey responses, forms, or other submissions

Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address
  • Browser details & device information
  • Cookies and tracking technologies
  • Website usage analytics

3. How We Use Your Informatio

  • To process donations & purchases
  • To provide customer support
  • To communicate regarding orders, cards, updates, and giving activity
  • To send promotional messages only if you opt-in
  • To prevent fraud and maintain security
  • To improve website experience & functionality
  • To honor tax, legal, and compliance obligations for charitable gifting

4. SMS & Email Communication

Consent

By opting in, you agree to receive messages related to TisBest services, charity gift cards, and donor communication.

We maintain timestamped consent logs.

We DO NOT

  • sell or share phone numbers or email addresses for marketing
  • send promotional SMS without explicit consent

Opt-Out

  • Text STOP to cancel SMS messages (processed within 24 hours)
  • Click Unsubscribe in emails to stop marketing emails

Help

Reply HELP or contact us (see Section 10)

Standard carrier rates may apply.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to:

  • Improve website function and speed
  • Understand traffic & usage patterns
  • Remember login and display settings

You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not function properly.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted service providers for:

  • Donation processing
  • SMS and email delivery
  • Website security & anti-spam (e.g., Akismet / spam filters)
  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

We do not sell your information.

7. Embedded Content

Embedded media (videos, images, etc.) from other sites behaves as if you visited their website and may collect data or set cookies. Review their policies.

8. Data Retention

  • Comments and metadata may be kept indefinitely
  • Registered user info is stored in their profile until deleted
  • Transaction data retained as required for nonprofit accounting law
  • SMS/email consent logs retained per compliance standards

9. Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access your data
  • Update or correct your information
  • Delete your personal data (unless law requires retention)
  • Export your data

To make a request, contact us using the details below.

10. Security

We use industry-standard safeguards:

  • Encryption in transit & at rest where applicable
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Security audits and monitoring

No method is 100% secure, but we work hard to protect your data.

11. Children’s Privacy

This site is not intended for children under 13 without parental consent.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. The latest version will always be posted here.

13. Contact Us

TisBest Philanthropy
5950 6th Ave S, Suite 111
Seattle, WA 98108-3317
Phone: 206-501-3005
Email: info@tisbest.org