Privacy Policy
**Privacy Policy**
**Shirley James Foundation for Families and Children**
**Last Updated: [Insert Date]**
The Shirley James Foundation for Families and Children (“the Foundation,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your trust. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, programs, and donation platforms.
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**1. Information We Collect** We may collect the following types of information: - **Personal Information:** This includes your name, address, phone number, email address, and payment details when making a donation or registering for our programs. - **Child & Family Information:** If necessary for program participation, we may collect information such as the child's name, age, and contact details of the parent/guardian. - **Non-Personal Information:** This refers to website usage data, browser type, and cookies, which help us improve our website.
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**2. How We Use Your Information**
We use the information we collect to: - Process donations and send donation receipts. - Communicate with you about programs, events, and updates. - Verify your eligibility for certain services or resources. - Improve our website and services. - Comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
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**3. Sharing of Information**
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. - Information may be shared with trusted service providers (like payment processors) who assist us in operating our organization. - We may disclose information if required by law or if necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of the Foundation, its beneficiaries, or supporters.
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**4. Protecting Your Information**
We employ appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. Only authorized staff and volunteers with a legitimate need have access to your personal information. All online donations are processed through secure, encrypted payment systems.
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**5. Children’s Privacy**
We respect the privacy of children and only collect necessary information for participation in programs, with parent/guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without parental consent.
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**6. Cookies and Website Tracking**
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some site features may not function properly without them.
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**7. Your Rights**
You have the right to: - Request access to the personal information we hold about you. - Request corrections or updates to your information. - Request the removal of your information from our systems, where applicable by law.
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**8. Changes to
This Privacy Policy**
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our services indicates acceptance of these changes.
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**9. Contact Us**
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please reach out to us at:
**Shirley James Foundation for Families and Children**
[Insert Address] [Insert Phone Number] [Insert Email Address]