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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Last Updated: [MM/DD/YYYY]

[Write a short, human-friendly summary here. Example: “Good Samaritan Initiative respects your privacy. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have.”]

Information We Collect

[Explain what you collect. Examples: name, email, phone, donation amount, message content, etc.]

  • Information you provide: [e.g., contact forms, newsletter signup, donation forms]
  • Automatically collected: [e.g., IP address, device type, pages viewed, referral source]
  • Third-party sources: [e.g., payment processors, fundraising platforms]
Tip: If you’re embedding GoFundMe or using an external donation link, note that donations may be processed by that provider under their privacy policy.
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How We Use Information

[Explain what you use data for: responding to messages, processing requests, sending newsletters, improving site, etc.]

  • To respond to inquiries and provide support
  • To communicate about fundraisers and initiatives
  • To process and acknowledge donations (if applicable)
  • To maintain and improve our website performance and security
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How We Share Information

[State who you share with and why. Keep it simple and honest.]

  • Service providers: [email tools, hosting, analytics, form processing]
  • Legal requirements: [when required by law or to protect rights/safety]
  • Business transfers: [rare, but include if desired]
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Donations & Payments

[Explain how donations are handled and which platforms/processors are used.]

If donations are processed through third-party platforms, your payment details may be collected directly by those providers and handled according to their policies.

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Cookies & Analytics

[Explain cookies, analytics, and tracking. Keep it straightforward.]

  • We may use cookies to help the site function properly and understand traffic patterns.
  • We may use analytics tools to see aggregate usage (not to personally profile visitors).
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Your Choices & Rights

[Explain opt-outs, newsletter unsubscribes, and how users can request changes/deletion.]

  • You can unsubscribe from emails using the link in any newsletter (if applicable).
  • You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.
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Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information submitted through our website. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

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Data Retention

[State how long you keep data and why. Example: “We retain messages as needed to respond and maintain records.”]

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Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under [13/16]. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email: [email@domain.com]
Mailing Address: [Address if you want listed]

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