Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: May 31, 2025
Restorative Hope Ministries (RHM)

Restorative Hope Ministries (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you interact with our website, make a donation, or engage with our programs.

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1. Information We Collect

When you use our website, we may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information you provide:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address (e.g., when signing up for updates, filling out a contact form, or registering for events).

  • Donation details (amount, method, and frequency) when you give through our site or third-party platforms like Givebutter.

• Automatically collected information:

  • IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected through cookies or analytics tools.

  • Non-identifying data used for improving website performance.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for purposes including:

• Processing and acknowledging donations.

• Communicating with you about our mission, events, and opportunities to support RHM.

• Sending newsletters and updates (you may unsubscribe at any time).

• Improving website functionality and user experience.

• Meeting legal, audit, and compliance obligations.

 

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share limited information with:

• Third-party service providers: Such as Givebutter (donation processing), email services, and website hosting. These providers are only authorized to use your information as necessary to perform services for us.

• Legal or safety requirements: If required by law, or if disclosure is necessary to protect rights, safety, or comply with a legal process.

 

4. Donation Privacy

• All online donations are processed securely through Givebutter, which complies with industry security standards (including PCI-DSS).

• Credit card details are not stored on our servers.

• Donor information is used solely for processing gifts, issuing receipts, and donor acknowledgment unless you opt in for further communications.

 

5. Cookies & Analytics

• Our site may use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic.

• You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the website may not function properly.

 

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no data transmission or storage system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and request a copy of your personal information.

• Request corrections or updates to your information.

• Opt out of receiving communications from us.

• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and financial recordkeeping requirements.

 

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

 

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

 

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Restorative Hope Ministries

Email: connect@restorativehopeministries.org