Last updated October 20, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how 501Nonprofit.com ("we," "us" or "our") collects, uses and protects information when you visit this website (the "Site") or use the services we provide (the "Services"). By using the Site you agree to this policy.
Information we collect
| Category | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Information you give us | Your name, email address, phone number, organization name, state, and anything you write in the contact form or send us while we work together, such as draft documents and financial projections | You |
| Information collected automatically | IP address, browser and device type, pages visited, referring page and similar technical data in server logs | Your browser and our hosting provider |
The free tools on this Site run entirely in your browser. Numbers and answers you enter into a calculator are not sent to us or stored by us.
We do not ask for Social Security numbers, bank account numbers or payment card numbers through the Site. Please don't include them in the contact form.
How we use information
- To answer your inquiry and prepare a quote.
- To provide the Services you engage us for, such as preparing formation documents, exemption applications and state filings.
- To keep the Site secure and prevent spam and abuse.
- To comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it with third parties for their own marketing.
Who we share it with
- Service providers that host the Site and deliver email for us, only as needed to run the Site and the Services.
- Government agencies, such as the IRS or a state agency, when you ask us to file something on your organization's behalf. Exemption applications and many state filings become public records.
- Others when required by law, or to protect our rights, your safety or the safety of others.
Cookies
The Site does not use advertising cookies. Our hosting provider may set strictly necessary cookies for security and performance.
How long we keep information
We keep inquiry messages for as long as needed to respond and for a reasonable period afterward. If you become a client, we keep engagement records for as long as needed to provide the Services and meet legal and professional record-keeping obligations.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect information. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Your choices
You can ask us to access, correct or delete personal information we hold about you, or to stop contacting you, by sending us a message. Residents of some states, such as California, have additional rights under state law, and we honor those requests as the law requires.
Children
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows when it last changed.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Send us a message.