Here's a Privacy Policy for The Kindness Ripple, effective December 2, 2024:

Effective Date: December 2, 2024
The Kindness Ripple (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our supporters, donors, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you engage with us online or offline.

We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information when you interact with The Kindness Ripple:

We collect personal information when you:

• Donate to our organization
• Subscribe to our newsletters or updates
• Sign up to volunteer or participate in events
• Contact us for inquiries or support

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address
• Phone number
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

When you visit our website, we may collect certain information automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and settings
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Device information

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and website performance.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process donations and issue receipts
• To communicate with you about events, volunteer opportunities, and impact updates
• To personalize and improve our website experience
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• To protect against fraud, unauthorized transactions, and misuse of our services

We implement appropriate security measures to safeguard your personal information. While we strive to protect your data, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We recommend taking precautions when sharing sensitive information online.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share necessary data with trusted third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors) to complete transactions.
• Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose information to comply with legal processes or protect our organization’s rights.

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we have about you
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Opt out of marketing emails (unsubscribe links are included in all emails)
• Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Your Email Address].

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

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

The Kindness Ripple
[Your Email Address]
[Your Mailing Address]

Let me know if you need any modifications! 😊