Privacy Policy
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Effective Date: January 24, 2025
At A Helping Hand Foundation in Jesus Christ ("we," "our," "us"), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, donate, or interact with our services. By using our website and services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal information:
Personal Identification Information
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Donors and Volunteers: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, donation amount, and payment information.
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Website Visitors: IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on our website.
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Newsletter Subscribers: Email address and preferences related to communications from us.
Non-Personal Identification Information
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Analytics Data: Information about your usage of our website, such as pages visited, actions taken, and interactions with content. This information is typically collected through cookies and other tracking technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To Process Donations: To process and acknowledge your donations, issue receipts, and comply with tax regulations.
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To Communicate: To send newsletters, event invitations, updates about our programs, and other communications you’ve opted into.
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To Improve Our Services: To analyze website traffic, improve user experience, and tailor our content to better meet your needs.
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For Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and other legal obligations, including tax requirements for charitable donations.
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To Support Volunteers and Event Participants: To manage volunteer activities and registrations for events.
How We Protect Your Information
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee complete security.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
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Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party vendors who assist in processing payments (e.g., payment processors), sending emails, or conducting analytics. These providers are required to maintain confidentiality and are not permitted to use your information for any other purpose.
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Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or government request.
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Business Transfers: If our nonprofit organization undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage) to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us understand your preferences and improve our website’s performance.
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Types of Cookies:
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Necessary Cookies: Required for the basic functionality of the site (e.g., for processing donations).
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Analytics Cookies: Used to track website usage and analyze trends (e.g., Google Analytics).
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Marketing Cookies: Help us deliver personalized ads and communications, if applicable.
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You can control cookie settings through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
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Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
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Correction: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete information we have about you.
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Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., when we need to retain information for legal purposes).
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Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails or newsletters by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any communication or contacting us directly.
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Data Portability: You may have the right to receive a copy of your personal data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at the details provided below.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If you believe we have collected personal information from a child, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or the way we collect and use data. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.