Privacy Policy
I Can Smile Again Widows & Orphans Ministries, Inc. ("the Ministry," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, and those we serve. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or engage with our outreach programs.
Information We CollectWe may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:Sign up for our newsletter: Name and email address.Make a donation: Name, billing address, and payment details (processed securely via third-party providers).Register for outreach events: Contact information and any relevant background or volunteer details.Contact us: Any information included in your messages to us.
How We Use Your InformationThe Ministry uses your information to:Process and acknowledge your donations.Send updates regarding our outreach programs and the impact of your support.Organize logistics for our first and future outreach events.Improve our website, logo, and digital presence based on user interaction.Comply with legal and tax reporting requirements.
Protection of Financial InformationWe prioritize the security of your financial data.Payment Processing: We do not store credit card numbers on our servers. All payments are processed through secure, PCI-compliant third-party gateways (such as PayPal, Stripe, or similar).Encryption: Our website uses SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption to protect information transmitted online.
Data Sharing and Third PartiesWe do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:Service Providers: With trusted vendors who help us run our website or process mailings (e.g., Mailchimp or Google Workspace).Legal Requirements: If required by law to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process.
Media and Participant PrivacyBecause our mission involves widows and orphans, we handle imagery and stories with extreme care:Consent: We do not publish photos or identifying stories of those we serve without explicit consent.Anonymity: In certain cases, names may be changed to protect the safety and privacy of our beneficiaries.
Cookies and TrackingOur website may use "cookies" to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your computer that help us analyze web traffic. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, though it may affect some website functionality.
Your Rights and ChoicesYou have the right to:Unsubscribe: You can opt-out of our emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our newsletters.Access/Correct: You may contact us to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you or to ask us to correct or delete information.
Changes to This PolicyI Can Smile Again Widows & Orphans Ministries, Inc. reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as our organization grows. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Contact UsIf you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact I Can Smile Again Widows & Orphans Ministries, Inc. at: icsawom@gmail.com
Information We CollectWe may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:Sign up for our newsletter: Name and email address.Make a donation: Name, billing address, and payment details (processed securely via third-party providers).Register for outreach events: Contact information and any relevant background or volunteer details.Contact us: Any information included in your messages to us.
How We Use Your InformationThe Ministry uses your information to:Process and acknowledge your donations.Send updates regarding our outreach programs and the impact of your support.Organize logistics for our first and future outreach events.Improve our website, logo, and digital presence based on user interaction.Comply with legal and tax reporting requirements.
Protection of Financial InformationWe prioritize the security of your financial data.Payment Processing: We do not store credit card numbers on our servers. All payments are processed through secure, PCI-compliant third-party gateways (such as PayPal, Stripe, or similar).Encryption: Our website uses SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption to protect information transmitted online.
Data Sharing and Third PartiesWe do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:Service Providers: With trusted vendors who help us run our website or process mailings (e.g., Mailchimp or Google Workspace).Legal Requirements: If required by law to comply with a subpoena or similar legal process.
Media and Participant PrivacyBecause our mission involves widows and orphans, we handle imagery and stories with extreme care:Consent: We do not publish photos or identifying stories of those we serve without explicit consent.Anonymity: In certain cases, names may be changed to protect the safety and privacy of our beneficiaries.
Cookies and TrackingOur website may use "cookies" to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your computer that help us analyze web traffic. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, though it may affect some website functionality.
Your Rights and ChoicesYou have the right to:Unsubscribe: You can opt-out of our emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our newsletters.Access/Correct: You may contact us to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you or to ask us to correct or delete information.
Changes to This PolicyI Can Smile Again Widows & Orphans Ministries, Inc. reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as our organization grows. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Contact UsIf you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact I Can Smile Again Widows & Orphans Ministries, Inc. at: icsawom@gmail.com