1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you provide directly and information collected automatically when you use our website.

• Personal Information (provided voluntarily): name, email address, phone number, mailing address, donation details, volunteer/contact form submissions.
• Non-personal Information (automatically collected): IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referral source, analytics data, and cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To process and acknowledge donations and provide receipts.
• To respond to inquiries, volunteer applications, or requests submitted via contact forms.
• To send newsletters, updates, or other communications if you opt in.
• To improve website functionality, security, and the user experience.
• To comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze site usage, remember preferences, and improve the browsing experience. You can disable cookies via your browser settings; however, some features may not function correctly if cookies are turned off.

4. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers, email services) that help operate our website and services.
• When required by law or to comply with a legal process.
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of the organization, children under our care, or website users.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, to fulfill legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights such as accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal data; withdrawing consent for marketing communications; or requesting limited processing. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

8. Third-Party Links

Our site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If you believe we have collected data from a child, contact us to request deletion.

10. International Transfers

If you are accessing our website from outside [INSERT COUNTRY], please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country different from your own. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We will post changes on this page and update the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website after updates signifies acceptance of the revised policy.