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Privacy Policy
Effective Date:
5/16/2025
Last Updated:
5/16/2025
Organization:
Pillar of Mercy Homes Inc. ("we", "our", or "us")
Website:
1. Overview
Pillar of Mercy Homes Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, supporters, and visitors.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website or donate through Stripe, our secure payment processor.
2. Information We Collect
A. Website Visitors (Standard Website Use)
When you browse our website, we may collect:
IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on site
Referring website addresses
Device type and operating system
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (only with consent where legally required)
This information is used in aggregate to improve website performance and user experience.
We do not use this information to identify individuals unless legally compelled.
B. Personal Information (Donors)
When you make a donation through our site, we collect the following types of information:
Full name
Email address
Phone number (if provided)Billing address
Donation amount
Payment method (e.g., last 4 digits of card, expiration date, bank account details)
C. Transaction Data via Stripe
Stripe collects and processes:
Credit/debit card numbers
Bank account details (if ACH or direct debit is used
)Payment confirmation details
Fraud analysis information
All payment information is handled by Stripe. We do not store or access your full payment details.
See Stripe’s Privacy Policy:
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for:
Processing and confirming donations
Sending receipts and tax summaries
Thank-you messages and donor acknowledgments
Providing email updates (only with consent)Compliance with IRS and regulatory requirements
Improving our website (using non-personally identifiable data)Internal analytics (aggregated and anonymized)
4. How We Protect Your Information
We implement industry-standard security measures, including:
SSL encryption for all data in transit
PCI-compliant Stripe payment processing
Role-based access controls
Encrypted, password-protected databases
Regular audits and cybersecurity reviews
5. Third-Party Disclosure
We do
not
sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
We may share limited data with:
Stripe (to process donations)Regulatory authorities (to comply with legal obligations)
Trusted service providers (e.g., email or cloud platforms), under strict confidentiality agreements
6. Data Retention
We retain personal and donation data only as long as necessary to:
Fulfill our nonprofit mission
Comply with tax and legal requirements (typically 7 years)
Maintain internal donor records
7. Your Rights
You may request to:
View or correct your personal data
Opt out of communications
Delete your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
Contact us at
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and track site usage.
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or by declining cookies in the banner (where required by law).
9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe such information has been inadvertently collected, please contact us immediately for deletion.
10. International Data Transfers
If you are outside the U.S., your data will be transferred to and processed in the U.S. By using our website or donating, you consent to this transfer.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes will be posted on this page with a new "Effective Date."
12. Contact Us
Pillar of Mercy Homes Inc.
Email:
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