Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from visitors to our website and individuals who engage with our programs:

Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
Demographic information such as zip code or general location
Donation and payment information processed securely through third-party payment processors
Information submitted through contact forms, volunteer applications, or program inquiries
Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

Directly from you when you fill out a form, make a donation, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us
Automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies when you browse our website
From third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our programs

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To process donations and provide donation receipts for tax purposes
To communicate with you about our programs, events, and fundraising initiatives
To respond to inquiries and provide support
To improve our website and understand how visitors engage with our content
To comply with legal obligations and nonprofit reporting requirements
To send periodic newsletters or updates (you may opt out at any time)

4. Sharing Your Information

Clear Skies Hope & Healing Foundation does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or conducting our activities, subject to confidentiality agreements
With payment processors to securely complete donation transactions
When required by law, regulation, or legal process
To protect the rights, safety, or property of our foundation, staff, or the public

We will never share your information with political organizations or religious institutions, consistent with our nonpartisan and nonreligious mission.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies — small data files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics data. You may set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that some features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it. If you believe we may have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

The right to access the personal information we hold about you
The right to request correction of inaccurate information
The right to request deletion of your personal information
The right to opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.