This organization, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, values your trust and is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information. It outlines the types of information we collect, how and when we collect it, how we use it, who we may share it with, and what options you have regarding our use of your information. To fully understand your rights, we encourage you to read this Privacy Policy in its entirety.
This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through: (1) your interactions with us, whether electronic, written, or oral; (2) our websites or applications (“Apps”); and (3) third parties that provide services for us (collectively referred to as the “Services”). By accessing our Services or providing your information, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
In order to demonstrate our commitment to your privacy, this Privacy Policy informs you of:
- The personally identifiable information we collect from you
- Who collects this information
- How the information is used
- Who we may share your information with
- What choices you have regarding the collection, use, and sharing of your information
- The security measures in place to protect your information
- How you can correct any inaccuracies in your information.
What Information We Collect and How We Use That Information
The organization is the sole owner of the information collected on this website. Personally identifiable information is collected from users at various points on the site. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensure that all personal and financial information is kept strictly confidential. We do not and will not sell, trade, or donate your personally identifiable information to any other entity, except as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
To access premium services on the website, you may be asked to complete a registration form that includes details such as your name, email address, format preference (HTML vs. Text), address, interests, and similar information. This information helps us contact you about services you have expressed interest in and allows us to provide you with a more personalized experience on the site. We also collect billing information, such as credit card numbers, for the purpose of processing your order, charging for products, and processing donations.
You may also provide personal information about others, such as their name and mailing address. This information will only be used to fulfill your request or for the purpose it was provided.
Surveys are anonymous unless you choose to share identifying information. Even if you opt to disclose your personally identifiable information, it will not be shared with outside organizations or third parties. Occasionally, anonymous aggregated or demographic information may be shared with third parties. Data related to text messaging originator opt-in and consent will not be shared with any third parties, unless required by law.
All information, including sensitive data like credit card details, is transmitted using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption, which is a proven system that automatically encrypts or scrambles data before it is sent to us. However, please note that no data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Access and Choice
Upon request, we will provide you with information about whether we hold any of your personal information. If your personally identifiable information changes, or if you no longer wish to use our services, you may update, correct, amend, deactivate, request removal from a directory or testimonial on our site, or opt out of further communications by emailing us or contacting us by phone or postal mail using the contact details provided below. We will respond to your request in a timely manner.
Data Retention
We will retain your personally identifiable information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services. If you wish for us to stop using your personal information for this purpose, please contact us. We will also retain and use your information as needed to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your personal information with third-party companies that help us with our business activities, such as shipping your orders or offering customer support. These third parties are only authorized to use your personal information to provide these services.
Links to Third-Party Websites
Our services may contain links to third-party websites whose privacy practices may differ from ours. This Privacy Policy does not apply to, and we are not responsible for, the privacy practices or other policies of any third parties, including those operating linked websites or services. Links to other sites do not imply our endorsement of those sites or their products, services, or privacy practices. We are also not responsible for how third-party organizations, like Facebook, Apple, Google, or others, collect, use, or disclose your personal information through their platforms.
Log Files
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information and store it in log files. This information may include IP addresses, browser types, ISPs, referring/exit pages, operating systems, date/time stamps, and clickstream data. We use IP addresses to diagnose server issues, administer the site, analyze trends, track user movement, and gather demographic information to improve the site. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information.
Tracking Technologies
We and our partners use cookies or similar technologies to analyze trends, manage the website, track user activity, and gather demographic data. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features on the site.
We also partner with third-party services to manage advertising on other sites. These partners may use cookies to track your activity on this website and others to serve you ads based on your interests. If you prefer not to have this information used for interest-based advertising, you can opt-out here (or, if in the European Union, click here). Please note that opting out will not stop ads from appearing; you will still see generic ads.
Choice/Opt-out
If you no longer wish to receive our newsletter or promotional communications, you can opt-out by following the instructions at the bottom of each newsletter, clicking on the “Unsubscribe” link on our homepage, or contacting us by email, phone, or postal mail using the contact information provided below. Requests to stop text messages will be honored immediately, and other unsubscribe requests will be processed within 30 days.
Notification of Policy Changes
If we decide to update our privacy policy, we will post the changes on this policy page, the homepage, and other relevant areas to ensure you are informed about what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we may disclose it. We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time, so we encourage you to review it periodically. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through this page or by posting a notice on our homepage before the changes take effect.
Legal Disclosures
In certain circumstances, we may be required to disclose personal data in response to lawful requests from public authorities, including to comply with national security or law enforcement requirements. We also reserve the right to disclose your personally identifiable information as required by law, such as to respond to subpoenas, bankruptcy proceedings, or other legal processes. Additionally, if we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, we will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website about any changes to the ownership or use of your personal information, as well as your choices regarding it.
Testimonials
We may feature personal testimonials from members of our community on our website, along with other endorsements. With your consent, we may post your testimonial along with your name.