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Privacy Policy

Illuminating Pearls Advancing Communities Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values and respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, sign up for updates, or make a donation.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: such as your name and email address when you sign up for our mailing list, complete a contact form, or register for events.

  • Donation Information: if you make a donation, we may collect your name, contact details, donation amount, date, and payment method. We use trusted third-party processors (such as PayPal or Stripe) to handle donations securely. We do not store your credit card or banking information on our servers.

  • Website Usage Data: including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring website, collected through cookies and analytics tools.​

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Send newsletters, event announcements, and fundraising updates (only if you’ve opted in).

  • Respond to your inquiries or requests.

  • Process and acknowledge donations.

  • Improve our website’s performance and user experience.

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3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share limited information with:

  • Third-party service providers, such as email delivery platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) and payment processors (e.g., PayPal or Stripe), only for the purpose of delivering services on our behalf.

  • Government or legal authorities if required by law, regulation, or legal process.

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4. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our email list, you may receive periodic updates from us. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any of our emails or by contacting us at info@illuminatingpearls.org.

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5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your personal data, including secure website protocols and encryption through our third-party payment providers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies or tracking technologies to improve your experience and understand user behavior. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some functionality.

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7. External Links

Our website may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

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8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

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9. Donation Disclaimer

All donations to the Illuminating Pearls Advancing Communities Foundation are voluntary and non-refundable. We are a nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your contribution may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor for details. Donor information is kept confidential and will not be shared outside of our organization except as required by law or with your express permission.

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10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

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11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to access, update, or remove your personal information, please contact us:

Illuminating Pearls Advancing Communities Foundation
Email: info@illuminatingpearls.org

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