Privacy Policy
August 21st 2024
​1. Introduction
Welcome to The Kind Mouse. We are dedicated to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and disclose your information when you visit our website thekindmouse.org (the "Site") or interact with us. By using our Site or services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Type of Information we collect
We collect various types of information from our site visitors, including:
- Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and donation details that you provide when you make a donation, sign up for newsletters, or participate in our events.
- Usage Data: Information about your interaction with our Site, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to track user behavior and preferences to improve your experience on our Site.
3. We collect information in the following ways:
- Directly from You: When you provide it voluntarily through forms on our Site, such as donation forms, event registrations, or subscription forms.
- Automatically: Through the use of cookies and tracking technologies as you navigate our Site. We collect data such as your IP address, browser type, and interaction with our Site.
- From Third Parties: We may receive information from third-party services that assist us with analytics, payment processing, or other functions related to our operations.
4. We collect personal information for several reasons:
- To Support Our Mission: To process donations, manage volunteer activities, and communicate updates about our programs, events, and impact.
- To Improve Our Services: To analyze usage patterns and enhance the functionality and performance of our Site.
- To Communicate with You: To send newsletters, updates, thank-you notes for donations, and other relevant information about our work.
- To Comply with Legal Requirements: To fulfill legal obligations and maintain accurate records of donations and interactions.
5. How we store, use, share, and disclose our site visitors' personal information:
- Storage: We store your personal information securely using industry-standard security measures to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
- Use: We use your information to fulfill your requests, improve our services, and communicate with you as outlined above.
- Share: We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Site or managing our operations, subject to confidentiality agreements.
- Disclosure: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal requests, or to protect our rights and the safety of our organization and others.
6. We communicate with our site visitors through:
- Email: To send updates, newsletters, and acknowledgments for donations. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time by following the instructions in the email or contacting us directly.
- Website Notifications: Important updates or changes to our policies and services may be communicated via notices posted on our Site.
- Phone or Mail: For direct communication regarding specific requests or inquiries.
7. If you wish to withdraw your consent for us to collect, use, or share your personal information, you may:
- Opt-Out: Use the unsubscribe link in our marketing emails or contact us at [your contact email].
- Contact Us: Reach out to us directly to request changes to your information or to stop receiving certain types of communications.
8. Privacy policy updates:
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 you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Site. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
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