Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 1, 2024
Introduction
HopeFoundation ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a donation to our organization.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name and contact information (email, phone, address)
- Payment information for donations
- Demographic information
- Communications preferences
- Volunteer application information
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- Cookies and similar technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Process donations and send tax receipts
- Communicate about our programs and impact
- Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Coordinate volunteer activities
Donor Privacy
We respect our donors' privacy and are committed to maintaining confidentiality. We will not sell, share, or trade our donors' names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our donors on behalf of other organizations.
Information Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Payment processors to complete transactions
- Email service providers to send communications
- Analytics providers to improve our services
- Legal authorities when required by law
We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal data and treat it in accordance with the law.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure payment processing (PCI-DSS compliant)
- Regular security assessments
- Staff training on data protection
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Withdraw consent at any time
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookie settings through your browser. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.
International Transfers
If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: info@hopefoundation.org
- Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
- Address: 123 Hope Street, Charity City, CC 12345