Effective Date: 1st March 2025
Hope & Meals (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, supporters, and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit hopeandmeals.org or make a donation. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
- Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you make a donation, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and payment details.
- Transaction Information: When you donate, we collect transaction details, such as the donation amount, method of payment, and transaction ID.
- Technical Information: We may collect information about your device, browser, and IP address to improve user experience and website security.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance website functionality and gather analytics. You can manage cookie settings in your browser.
- How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To process and acknowledge donations.
- To send donation receipts and tax exemption details (if applicable).
- To provide updates on our initiatives and fundraising efforts.
- To respond to inquiries and provide support.
- To improve website functionality and security.
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
- How We Protect Your Information
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All online transactions are encrypted using industry-standard security protocols.
- Sharing of Information
We never sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data in the following cases:
- With trusted third-party payment processors (e.g., banks, bKash, Nagad, PayPal, Stripe, etc.) to process donations securely.
- With law enforcement or regulatory authorities if required by law.
- With third-party service providers who help us operate our website and services, under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Your Rights & Choices
- You can request access to, correction, or deletion of your personal data.
- You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link.
- You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to be tracked.
- Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of those websites.
- Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 Email: contact@hopeandmeals.org
📞 Phone: +88-01611111007
Thank you for supporting Hope & Meals. Your privacy and trust are important to us!