Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
The explanations and information provided on this page are only general and high-level explanations and information on how to write your own document of a Privacy Policy. You should not rely on this article as legal advice or as recommendations regarding what you should actually do, because we cannot know in advance what are the specific privacy policies you wish to establish between your business and your customers and visitors. We recommend that you seek legal advice to help you understand and to assist you in the creation of your own Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy - the basics
Having said that, a privacy policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. It usually also includes a statement regarding the website’s commitment to protecting its visitors’ or customers’ privacy, and an explanation about the different mechanisms the website is implementing in order to protect privacy.
Different jurisdictions have different legal obligations of what must be included in a Privacy Policy. You are responsible to make sure you are following the relevant legislation to your activities and location.
Privacy Policy
Sonrisas de Esperanza ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at [www.sonrisasdeesperanza.org] (the “Site”). By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information from visitors to our Site:
a. Personal Information
When you interact with us—such as when you make a donation, subscribe to our newsletter, sign up to volunteer, or contact us—we may collect personal information, including:
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Full name
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Email address
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Mailing address
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Phone number
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Payment details (processed securely via third-party services)
b. Non-Personal Information
We also collect non-identifying information automatically through cookies and similar technologies, such as:
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Browser type and version
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IP address
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Device information
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Pages visited
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Time spent on the Site
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Process donations and send receipts
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Communicate with you about our work, events, and opportunities to get involved
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Respond to your inquiries or requests
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Improve our website and services
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
3. How We Protect Your Information
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and restricted internal access.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or conducting our nonprofit work. These third parties are required to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
We may also disclose your information when required to do so by law or to protect our legal rights.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction or deletion of your personal information
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Withdraw consent or opt out of certain communications
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Request a copy of your data in a portable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
You can also unsubscribe from our email list at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the Site.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.