Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 10, 2024

HerbieGives ("we," "our," or "us") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use our website, services, and engage with our content. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: When you contact us, sign up for newsletters, donate, or participate in events, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment information.
  • Usage Data: We may collect information about your interactions with our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit.
  • Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies may collect information about how you interact with our website and can be used to remember preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Providing Services: To process donations, manage event participation, and deliver newsletters or other communications.
  • Improving Our Website: To monitor website performance, analyze trends, and enhance user experience.
  • Marketing & Communications: To send updates about upcoming events, campaigns, and news related to HerbieGives, where legally permitted.
  • Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, such as maintaining records for tax and audit purposes.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website, processing donations, and communicating with our community. These service providers are obligated to keep your information confidential.
  • For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your personal information when required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and property of HerbieGives or others.

4. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and use reasonable security measures to protect it. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: You may request correction of any inaccuracies in your data.
  • Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements.
  • Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving our marketing emails by following the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify users of any significant changes by updating the date at the top of this policy.