Thank you for visiting Guiding Harbor (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit https://guidingharbor.org or interact with us in other ways.
Guiding Harbor is a nonprofit organization [insert short mission statement, e.g., “dedicated to providing safe, supportive environments for youth and families in need.”].
We are committed to transparency and protecting the information of our donors, volunteers, and supporters.
We may collect the following types of information:
When you interact with us, you may voluntarily provide information such as:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Volunteer or event registration details
Communication preferences
We collect this information when you:
Subscribe to newsletters or updates
Fill out a contact or volunteer form
Communicate with us via email or phone
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect data such as:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on our Site
Referring website
This information helps us improve our website and better serve our community.
Donations to Guiding Harbor are processed through a secure external platform (e.g., PayPal, Network for Good, or another service).
When you click a “Donate” link or button on our Site, you are redirected to that third-party platform.
Please note:
The donation platform collects and processes your payment information securely.
Guiding Harbor does not receive or store any credit card or banking information.
We may receive limited donor details (e.g., name, email, donation amount) necessary for acknowledgment and recordkeeping.
We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy of the donation service you use before submitting any personal or payment information.
We may use your information to:
Respond to inquiries or requests
Register and coordinate volunteers
Send newsletters, updates, or invitations (if you opt in)
Maintain donor and supporter records
Improve our programs and website
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information with anyone.
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior and improve user experience.
Cookies may collect non-identifying data such as browser type, device, and pages visited.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.
If you subscribe to our emails or newsletters, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly.
We take appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.
However, no online data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
We may share your information only:
With service providers that help us operate our website or communications (bound by confidentiality agreements)
When required by law or legal process
To prevent or investigate fraud or security issues
We never share your data for marketing or commercial purposes.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.
If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
You have the right to:
Access, correct, or delete your personal information
Opt out of communications
Request a copy of the data we hold about you
To make a request, please contact us.
Our website may include links to third-party sites (including donation platforms and partner organizations).
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those external websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.
