Privacy Policy
At Salvus Charity for Children, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and process your personal data when you visit our website, www.salvusmission.org.
Collection and Processing of Personal Data
We collect personal data from you when you visit our website or interact with our services. This may include information such as your name, email address, contact details, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us.
We use this information to provide you with the services you request, communicate with you about our programs and initiatives, and improve our website and services. We may also use your personal data for marketing purposes, but only with your consent.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted partners and service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing our services.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time. You also have the right to withdraw your consent to our data processing practices. To exercise these rights or to make inquiries about our privacy practices, please contact us at privacy@salvusmission.org.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data processing practices or legal requirements. The current version of the Privacy Policy will always be available on our website, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
By visiting www.salvusmission.org, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the terms of this Privacy Policy and consent to our data collection, use, sharing, and processing practices as described herein.
Personal Information We Collect
At Salvus Charity for Children, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. When you interact with us, we may collect and process the following types of personal data:
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Contact Information: This includes your name, gender, date of birth, postal address, telephone numbers, organization name, and email address. We may use this information to communicate with you about our programs, initiatives, and events.
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Financial Information: If you choose to make a donation to us, we may collect credit card, bank information, or billing information to process your donation securely.
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Technical Information: When you visit our website, we automatically collect technical information about your visit, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and location information. This helps us improve our website and provide a better user experience.
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Interactions with Us: We may collect information about your interactions with us, including details about our contacts with you through email, SMS, phone calls, or in-person meetings. This may include the date, time, and method of contact, as well as details about donations you make, events you attend, or other support you provide to us.
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Other Relevant Information: We may also collect and record any other relevant information you share with us about yourself, including your interests, affiliations with other charities or community groups, and interactions with our corporate partners.
We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal data is protected and only used for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions or concerns about how we collect or process your personal data, please contact us at privacy@salvusmission.org.
How We Use Your Personal Data
At Salvus Charity for Children, we are committed to ensuring that your personal data is used responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws. We will only process your personal data under the following circumstances:
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Consent: We will process your personal data if you have provided your consent, which can be withdrawn at any time.
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Contractual Obligations: We may process your personal data if it is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party.
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Legal Obligations: We may process your personal data if we are required to do so by law.
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Protection of Vital Interests: We may process your personal data if it is necessary to protect your vital interests or those of another person.
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Legitimate Interests: We may process your personal data if it is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate commercial interests, provided that such interests are not overridden by your rights and interests.
Purposes of Use:
We may use your personal data for various purposes, including but not limited to:
- Fulfilling contractual obligations, such as providing membership services or products requested by you.
- Providing information about our work, activities, events, and fundraising initiatives.
- Organizing and managing events, including registration and communication with attendees.
- Processing donations, sponsorships, and purchases from our Gift Catalog.
- Sending newsletters and publications if you have given your consent.
- Responding to inquiries and providing related services.
- Tailoring advertising and recommendations based on your interests and preferences.
- Administering our website, conducting data analysis, and improving site functionality.
- Ensuring the security and integrity of our website and data systems.
- Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.
Data Received from Other Sources:
If we receive personal data from other sources, we will combine it with the information you provide us and the data we collect about you. We will use this combined data for the purposes outlined above, ensuring that your personal data is processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
By providing your personal data to Salvus Charity for Children, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to our data collection, use, sharing, and processing practices as described herein. If you have any questions or concerns about how we use your personal data, please contact us at privacy@salvusmission.org.
We do not collect information from children:
Salvus Charity for Children does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from individuals under the age of 18, nor do we allow them to provide us with their personal information without verifiable parental or guardian consent. If you are under 18, please refrain from sending any personal information to us, including your name, address, phone number, or email address, unless you have obtained permission from your parent or guardian. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from anyone under 18 without parental consent, we will promptly delete that information.
In compliance with applicable state laws, minors under 18 may request the removal of content they have posted on our site.
If you believe that we may have collected information from someone under 18 without proper consent, or if you would like to request the removal of content, please contact us at techsupport@salvusmission.org.
Our Information Security:
At Salvus Charity for Children, we prioritize the security of your personal information. Our systems are equipped with layered security measures, and access to hard copies of your data is restricted to designated employees only. When conducting online transactions, we ensure that all data is transmitted securely through encryption using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology. You can identify secure pages by the “closed” lock symbol displayed at the bottom of your browser screen and the “https” prefix in the website address bar.
To further enhance security, our donation pages are verified by Verisign, and transactions are processed using a Verisign merchant account, providing an added layer of protection for your information.
Please note that the personal data you provide to us is primarily stored on servers located in the United States. If you are accessing our services from another jurisdiction, it’s important to be aware that your data will be transferred to our servers in the United States, where varying federal and state laws, as well as industry-recognized data protection standards, are in place.
Salvus Charity for Children May Share Your Personal Information:
We may share your Personal Data for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice with various entities, including:
- Members of our group
- Partners, suppliers, and subcontractors
- Credit card processors, payment service providers, and order fulfillment services
- Analytics and search engine providers assisting in Site optimization
- Trusted third-party companies and individuals
- Other non-profit organizations
Additionally, your information may be disclosed:
- In the event of a business sale or acquisition
- If we suspect inappropriate use of our services or potential harm to individuals or property, as required by law or regulatory authority
For further inquiries, contact us at techsupport@salvusmission.org.
How Long We Store Your Personal Data:
We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. If you request the deletion of your Personal Data, we will make reasonable efforts to remove it promptly, unless retention is required by law or technically infeasible to remove.
Cookies and Pixels:
Our Site utilizes cookies to distinguish your preferences and enhance user experience. These cookies enable us to analyze Site usage, customize content, and improve layout.
By accessing our Site, subscribing to services, or making donations, you consent to the use of cookies outlined in this Privacy Notice unless you opt out through the provided banner or browser settings.
You have the option to reject or delete cookies, although this may affect Site functionality. Please note that cookies are small files stored on your browser or computer, facilitating personalized web experiences by recognizing user preferences.
At Salvus Charity for Children, we utilize cookies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our website functionality. Here’s how we use cookies:
Types of cookies:
- First-party cookies: These are served directly by our website and are used to remember your preferences and recognize your computer upon revisiting our site.
- Third-party cookies: These are served by service providers on our behalf and are commonly used for analytics or advertising purposes on other websites.
- Session cookies: Automatically removed once you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your computer until their specified expiration date.
Categories of cookies we use:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Essential for site navigation and functionality, such as shopping baskets.
- Performance cookies: Collect anonymous information about site usage to help improve user experience.
- Functionality cookies: Remember user preferences and enhance website features.
- Marketing cookies: Collect information about browsing habits to display relevant content and advertisements.
Information collected using cookies:
- Areas of the website visited
- Time spent on the site
- Device and browser used
- Referral source to our website
- Interaction with donation and sign-up forms
- Email marketing effectiveness
Additionally, we may collect your email address through cookies and pixels to serve relevant marketing offers via direct mail. If you prefer not to have your information collected, please contact us at techsupport@salvusmission.org.
At Salvus Charity for Children, we utilize web analytics services to gather insights, conduct testing, and personalize your experience on our website. Currently, we employ two types of web analytics services:
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Google Analytics: This service, provided by Google, Inc., uses cookies to analyze website usage. Information collected, including your IP address, is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google may transfer this information to third parties as required by law. You can opt-out of Google Analytics cookies using Google’s opt-out tool.
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Adobe Analytics: Another web analytics service provided by Adobe Systems Inc. uses cookies to analyze website usage and personalize your experience. Information collected, including your IP address, is transmitted to and stored by Adobe on servers in the United States. Adobe may transfer this information to third parties as required by law. Additionally, we use Adobe Target to test and optimize website features and content. You can opt-out of Adobe Analytics cookies using Adobe’s opt-out tool.
By using our website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google and Adobe for the purposes outlined above. For more details, please refer to Google’s Analytics overview and Adobe’s Marketing Cloud Privacy Policy.
At Salvus Charity for Children, you may encounter some third-party cookies while browsing www.salvusmission.org. These cookies are unrelated to our website and may be delivered from embedded content, such as YouTube videos, Twitter feeds, Facebook likes, or Google Plus shares. Please note that Salvus Charity for Children does not control the publication of third-party cookies. For more information on their cookies and privacy policies, we recommend visiting the respective sites.
Additionally, some of our cookies serve as targeting or advertising tools, reminding you about our work and how you can support our campaigns even after leaving our website. These cookies help us maintain public awareness of our initiatives and how they can make a difference.
If you prefer not to have cookies stored on your device, you can disable this function without affecting your browsing experience on our site. Below are instructions on how to change your cookie preferences:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer:
- Go to the ‘Internet Options’ in the browser’s tools menu.
- Navigate to the ‘Privacy’ tab and click on the ‘Sites’ button.
- Enter www.salvusmission.org in the ‘Address of website’ field.
- Click on the ‘Block’ button and then on OK.
For more information on blocking or deleting cookies using Microsoft Internet Explorer, refer to their guidelines.
- Other Browsers:
- Firefox: Manage cookies
- Chrome: Manage cookies
- Safari: Manage cookies
You can find detailed instructions on disabling cookies for each browser through the provided links.
Salvus Charity for Children may contract with other companies and individuals to provide certain services and goods on our website. These services and goods may include links to other websites. It’s important to note that Salvus Charity for Children’s privacy practices may not apply to these third-party sites. When you leave our website, we have no control over the information collected about you or how third parties may use it.
For instance, if you click on a merchant’s name on our site, you will be directed to the third-party merchant’s website, even if the Salvus Charity for Children name or logo is displayed. The merchant’s website should have its own privacy statement governing transactions on their site. We strongly advise reviewing the privacy policies of third-party sites before using any services or programs they offer.
If any information we hold about you is inaccurate or if you wish to have your information, including Personal Data, removed from our records, please reach out to us using one of the methods listed below.
Furthermore, if you prefer not to receive marketing communications from us, you can indicate your preference by clicking the unsubscribe link within any marketing message you receive or by contacting us through one of the methods listed below.
Your Rights
You have the right to request that we do not process your Personal Data for marketing purposes. We will typically inform you before collecting your Personal Data if we intend to use it for such purposes or if we plan to disclose it to any third party for such purposes. You can exercise this right by checking certain boxes on the forms we use to collect your Personal Data. Alternatively, you can contact us using the Contact Us section on our website.
Under data protection law, in certain circumstances, you have the right to:
- Request access to your Personal Data
- Request correction of your Personal Data
- Request erasure of your Personal Data
- Object to the processing of your Personal Data
- Request restriction of processing of your Personal Data
- Request the transfer of your Personal Data
- Withdraw your consent
Additionally, if you believe that Salvus Charity for Children has not complied with its obligations under this Privacy Notice, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority.
Our Privacy Policy outlines how Salvus Charity for Children collects, uses, and protects your personal information. It covers data processing practices, your rights regarding your information, and how to contact us for privacy-related inquiries. techsuppport@salvusmission.org