Privacy policy

Plain-English: we don't sell, rent, or share user data. We don't require login. We don't store search history tied to you.

What we collect

• Anonymous search queries — ZIP codes and city names entered, plus the resource type filter, stored aggregately so we can identify coverage gaps. No IP addresses or device IDs are stored alongside search queries.
• Pantry-operator accounts — name + email when an operator claims a listing on /pantry. Used only for listing-management notifications.
• Donations via PayPal — PayPal collects donor info; we receive only what's needed for tax-deductible receipt (name, email, donation amount). No card numbers ever touch our servers.
• Cloudflare server logs — IP address, user agent, URL, timestamp, retained 7 days for abuse prevention only. Never sold.

What we don't collect

• Personal identifiers tied to search queries
• Demographic data (age, race, household composition, income)
• Cross-site tracking cookies
• Third-party advertising pixels

Bookmarks (saved resources)

The "★ Save" feature stores resource IDs in your browser's localStorage only — never sent to our servers. Clearing your browser data deletes these.

Children's privacy (COPPA)

The directory is designed for adult use (parents, social workers, case managers). We don't knowingly collect data from children under 13.

Changes

Material changes posted here with a 30-day notice. Last updated: 2026-04-27.

Contact

Questions: privacy@feedam.org · Data subject requests (CCPA, GDPR): same address.