At Homegoing Registry, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and store personal information in connection with our nonprofit organization that supports individuals who are terminally ill or family members who have recently lost a loved one. We understand the sensitivity of the information you provide to us, and we strive to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and security. By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms and practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect:
a. Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, address, email address, phone number, and other contact details. This information is voluntarily provided by you when you register with Homegoing Registry or use our services.
b. Financial Information: If you choose to make financial contributions or donations through our platform, we may collect payment information, including credit card details, billing address, and transaction history. We utilize third-party payment processors to handle these transactions securely.
c. Other Information: We may collect non-personal information, such as aggregated data, analytics, and usage information, to improve our services and better understand user behavior. This information does not personally identify you.
Use of Personal Information:
a. Provision of Services: We use your personal information to provide the requested services, such as facilitating financial support, grief counseling, funeral planning assistance, and connecting you with relevant resources.
b. Communication: We may use your contact information to communicate with you regarding our services, updates, newsletters, and relevant information. You have the option to opt out of these communications.
c. Donations and Transactions: If you make donations or financial transactions through Homegoing Registry, we use your financial information solely for processing those transactions and maintaining accurate records.
d. Research and Analytics: We may anonymize and aggregate personal information for research and statistical purposes to improve our services and understand user trends.
Information Sharing and Disclosure:
a. Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist us in delivering our services, such as payment processors, email providers, and analytics providers. These service providers are obligated to protect your information and may only use it for the purposes specified by us.
b. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests.
c. Consent: We will obtain your consent before sharing your personal information with any third party for purposes other than those described in this Privacy Policy.
Data Security:
a. We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
b. We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Your Choices:
a. You have the right to access, update, correct, or delete your personal information held by Homegoing Registry. You may exercise these rights by contacting us through the provided contact information.
b. You can choose not to provide certain personal information, but this may limit your ability to access or use certain features of our services.
Children's Privacy:
Homegoing Registry does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to promptly delete that information.
Changes to this Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy