
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Jan 1, 2025
Sowams Heritage Project (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [insert website URL], as well as your rights in relation to your personal data. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information:
• Personal Information: When you fill out forms on our website, subscribe to our newsletter, donate, or contact us, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and payment information.
• Non-Personal Information: We may automatically collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and data on how you use our website (e.g., pages visited, links clicked).
• Cookies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze site traffic, and personalize content.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
• To Provide Services: We use your information to process your donations, send newsletters, respond to inquiries, and provide information about our activities, events, and programs.
• To Improve Our Website: We analyze non-personal information to understand how visitors use our site, allowing us to improve our content, navigation, and overall user experience.
• For Communication: We may use your contact information to send you updates, newsletters, fundraising appeals, and other communications that may be of interest to you. You may opt-out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in each email.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:
• Service Providers: Third-party service providers that assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or conducting our activities may have access to your information, but only to the extent necessary to perform their functions.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
5. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
• Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You may request that we correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
• Opt-Out: You may opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [insert contact email].
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, plug-ins, and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it as soon as possible.
8. 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. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Sowams Heritage Project:
This basic privacy policy should cover the essential aspects of data protection for your nonprofit’s website. Be sure to customize it with the specific contact details and ensure that it aligns with any legal requirements in your jurisdiction. If your organization engages in specific data practices not covered here, it might be wise to consult with a legal professional to ensure full compliance.