Effective Date: January 1, 2026

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Healing Grounds Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the trust of our donors, supporters, and program participants. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information obtained through our website, programs, and campaigns, including Hope for the Holidays and Crowned & Confident.

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Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you interact with our website, donate, sign up for updates, or participate in our programs. This may include:

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• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address

• Donation details (one-time or recurring gifts)

• Information submitted through forms, including volunteer inquiries, sponsorship interest, or program applications

• Information provided by parents or legal guardians on behalf of minors, including names, school information, clothing sizes, financial need details, or other relevant program data

• We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without parental or guardian consent.

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Donations and Payment Processing
Donations are processed through Givebutter, a secure third-party platform. Healing Grounds Foundation does not store or have access to your full payment information. Givebutter may collect and process data in accordance with its own privacy and security policies. Donations may be made as one-time or recurring gifts.

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How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Process donations and issue receipts

• Communicate with donors and supporters

• Provide updates about campaigns, programs, and impact

• Administer and manage programs such as Hope for the Holidays and Crowned & Confident

• Respond to inquiries and form submissions

• Improve our website, outreach, and services

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We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

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Email Communications
By providing your email address, you may receive donation confirmations, program updates, or campaign communications through Givebutter. You may opt out of non-essential emails at any time using the unsubscribe option provided in our messages.

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Information Related to Families and Minors
For programs involving children or families, information is collected only from parents or legal guardians and is used solely for program administration, coordination, and support. We take reasonable steps to protect the confidentiality and dignity of all families served.

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Website Analytics and Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This may involve cookies or similar technologies that collect non-identifiable information such as browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data helps us improve functionality and user experience.

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You may disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

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Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party platforms or services, including donation and fundraising tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

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Nonprofit Status
Healing Grounds Foundation is a registered nonprofit organization currently in the process of obtaining 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. This Privacy Policy applies regardless of tax-exempt determination status.

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Your Rights and Choices
You may request to:

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• Access or update your personal information

• Opt out of communications

• Request deletion of your information, subject to legal and administrative requirements

• Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

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

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Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

Healing Grounds Foundation

Email: info@thehealinggroundsfoundation.org
Website: https://www.thehealinggroundsfoundation.org