Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 29, 2026
Information We Collect
When you use FoodBankLocator.org, we may collect the following information:
Information You Provide
- First name and email address (when signing up for guides)
- ZIP code (for locating nearby food assistance)
Information Collected Automatically
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Approximate geographic location (city, state, country)
- Pages visited and time on site
- Referring website and search terms
- IP address and connection information
How We Use Your Information
- To deliver requested guides and resources to your email
- To improve our directory and user experience
- To understand how visitors use our site via analytics
- To send occasional updates about food assistance resources (you can unsubscribe anytime)
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Brevo (email service provider) - to manage email communications
- Google Analytics - for anonymous site usage statistics
- Cloudflare - for hosting and security
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics and to remember your preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at privacy@foodbanklocator.org.
Data Sources
Food bank and retailer location data is sourced from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, a publicly available government dataset. This data is used in accordance with federal open data policies.
Contact
For privacy-related questions, email privacy@foodbanklocator.org.