Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how Child Heart Foundation (the "Foundation," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the childfoundation.org website ("Site").

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users:

• Make a Donation: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information (handled securely by a third-party processor).
• Sign up for a Newsletter/Updates: Email address and name.
• Fill out a Form (e.g., Volunteer Application, Contact Us): Name, email address, phone number, and relevant details.

We also collect Non-Personal Identification Information (e.g., browser type, operating system, IP address, and pages visited) through cookies and analytics to improve our Site.

2. How We Use Collected Information

The Child Heart Foundation collects and uses Users' personal information for the following purposes:

• To Process Donations: To securely process transactions and issue tax receipts.
• To Send Periodic Emails: To send updates, news about our programs, appeals, and information related to the Foundation's mission.
• To Improve Our Site: To understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site, allowing us to enhance the user experience.
• To Personalize User Experience: To understand how our Users and donors interact with our materials.

3. Protection of Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

• Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13.
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
• If we learn that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it. If you believe this has occurred, please contact us immediately.

4. Sharing Your Personal Information

• We do not sell, trade, or rent Users' personal identification information to others.
• We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.
• We may use third-party service providers (like payment processors) to help us operate our business and the Site. We only share information necessary for them to provide those services and require them to protect your information.

5. Third-Party Websites

Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that links to the sites and services of our partners, sponsors, or other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site.

6. Changes to this Privacy Policy

The Child Heart Foundation has the discretion to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

7. Your Acceptance of These Terms

By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site.