Privacy policy.

Effective Date: [June 8th, 2023]

This Privacy Policy outlines the practices and procedures followed by [Regina’s Safe Alliance] ("we," "us," or "our") regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services. We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all individuals who access our website or engage with our organization.

Collection of Personal Information

1.1 Information You Provide: We may collect personal information directly from you when you interact with our website or communicate with us through various channels, such as when you fill out forms, subscribe to our newsletters, make donations, or participate in surveys or events. The types of personal information we may collect include, but are not limited to:

  • Name

  • Contact information (such as email address, phone number, and mailing address)

  • Date of birth

  • Gender

  • Personal stories or experiences

1.2 Sensitive Personal Information: Given the nature of our organization, we may also collect sensitive personal information related to domestic violence and trauma, including but not limited to:

  • Information about the abuse or trauma experienced

  • Medical information

  • Psychological or emotional well-being

Use of Personal Information

2.1 We may use the personal information collected for the following purposes:

  • Providing services and support related to domestic violence and trauma care

  • Responding to inquiries and communications

  • Processing donations and sending acknowledgment receipts

  • Sending newsletters, updates, and promotional materials

  • Conducting research and analysis to improve our services

  • Complying with legal and regulatory requirements

  • Protecting the rights, safety, and well-being of individuals

2.2 We may de-identify and aggregate personal information for statistical or research purposes, ensuring that individual identities are not disclosed.

Disclosure of Personal Information

3.1 We may disclose personal information in the following circumstances:

  • With your consent: We may share your personal information with third parties if you provide us with explicit consent to do so.

  • Service providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist us in carrying out our activities, such as website hosting, email communication, payment processing, and data analysis. These service providers are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of the personal information.

  • Legal obligations: We may disclose personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as court orders or government regulations.

  • Protection of rights: We may disclose personal information to protect our rights, safety, and property, as well as the rights, safety, and well-being of individuals associated with our organization.

Data Security

4.1 We take reasonable measures to safeguard the personal information in our possession from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We maintain appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.

Children's Privacy

5.1 Our website and services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18 years of age. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the age of 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

HIPAA Compliance

6.1 If we collect personal information that is protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), we will comply with the requirements and standards outlined in HIPAA to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information.

Links to Third-Party Websites

7.1 Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third-party websites before providing any personal information.

Changes to the Privacy Policy

8.1 We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Contact Us

9.1 If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at [insert contact information].

By accessing our website or engaging with our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.