Hope To Light Foundation

Hope to Light Foundation ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit hopetolight.org or participate in our donation programs, volunteer initiatives, or event registrations.

1. Information We Collect

We collect:

Personal Information: Name, email, phone number, postal address
Donation Information: Amount, method, payment confirmation
Volunteer Information: Interests, availability, event RSVPs
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device info
Cookies & Tracking: Google Analytics, Meta Pixel (if enabled)

We do not store credit card numbers. Payments are securely processed by Stripe and/or PayPal.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process donations and send receipts
Manage volunteer signups
Provide updates about our programs
Improve website performance
Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your data. We may share limited data with:

Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
Email service providers (SendGrid, Mailchimp)
Analytics partners (Google, Meta)

All partners are required to follow strict data protection standards.

4. Donation Receipts

Your donation information is used to issue tax-deductible receipts and required financial reporting.

5. Data Security

We use HTTPS encryption, secure databases, and industry-standard safeguards.

6. Your Rights

You may request:

Access to the data we have on you
Correction of inaccurate data
Deletion of your data (where allowed by law)
Opt-out of emails

7. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

8. Contact

Hope to Light Foundation
Email: [email protected]
EIN: 85-2297198