Introduction

At Mary’s Helping Hand Foundation, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make donations, or interact with our services.

By using our website or providing us with your personal information, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address
• Donation Information: Payment details, donation amounts, giving history
• Demographic Information: Age, gender, interests (when relevant to our programs)
• Communication Preferences: How you prefer to be contacted
• Volunteer Information: Skills, availability, background check data (when applicable)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website and search terms
• Device information and operating system

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Processing donations and providing receipts
• Communicating about our programs, events, and impact
• Responding to your inquiries and providing support
• Managing volunteer applications and opportunities
• Improving our website and services
• Sending newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• Complying with legal obligations and reporting requirements
• Analyzing website usage to enhance user experience

Donor Privacy

We deeply respect the privacy of our donors and adhere to the following principles:

• All donation information is handled with utmost confidentiality
• We do not publish donor names without explicit permission
• Donors may choose to remain anonymous in our publications
• We maintain appropriate security measures to protect financial information
• We comply with all applicable laws regarding charitable donations

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure socket layer (SSL) technology for data transmission
• Encryption of sensitive information
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
• Secure storage systems and procedures

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

We use cookies for:

• Essential website functionality
• Performance monitoring and analytics
• Remembering your preferences
• Social media integration

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by Mary’s Helping Hand Foundation. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.