Privacy Policy

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1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information:

Personal Information You Provide

• Name

• Email address

• Mailing address

• Phone number

• Payment information (for donations or event registrations)

• Any additional information you choose to provide (e.g., comments, messages, forms)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we may also collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the site

This data helps us improve the user experience and track site performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process donations and send receipts

• Manage memberships and communication

• Send newsletters, updates, or event information

• Respond to inquiries or support requests

• Improve our website and outreach strategies

• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Donation Security

All financial transactions are processed through secure, industry-standard payment gateways. We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website, process donations, or manage communications — but only for these purposes and under confidentiality agreements.

We may also disclose personal information if required by law or if necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.

5. Cookies & Tracking

Our site may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but some features of the site may not function properly.

6. Your Choices

You may:

• Opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in our emails.

• Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at info@apathwaytohope.org.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us. 

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