Introduction
La Mére Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website and users of our services. This Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information.
Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide:
• Contact details (name, email, address, phone number) when you subscribe, donate, volunteer, or contact us.
• Payment information (processed via secure third-party payment processors; we don’t store full payment data).
b. Automatically Collected Information:
• Technical details like IP address, browser type, pages visited, date/time, and device identifiers via cookies or equivalent technologies.
c. Third-Party Data:
• If you interact via social media or authorize integration (e.g., logging in), we may receive limited profile information from those platforms.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Process donations, registrations, or volunteer applications.
• Respond to inquiries and provide support.
• Send newsletters, updates, and event invitations (with your consent).
• Improve and secure our Site.
• Comply with laws and protect our rights.
Legal Basis for Processing (where applicable)
• Consent: e.g., newsletter sign-ups
• Contractual necessity: e.g., donations
• Legitimate interests: e.g., Site improvement, fraud prevention
• Legal obligation: e.g., tax reporting
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
• Service providers: Payment processors, email platforms, hosting.
• Legal authorities: When required by law or to protect rights.
• Affiliates or partners: Only with consent or for agreed-upon purposes.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and tracking tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand Site usage and preferences. You can disable cookies via your browser settings, but some features may not function fully.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose (e.g., current donor records, annual tax reporting) or as required by law, typically up to 7 years.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
• Access or correct your data
• Request deletion or portability
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent
Security
We apply administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal data. Nonetheless, no system is entirely secure—if you suspect a breach, please notify us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may amend this Policy over time. Updates are effective upon posting with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage periodic review.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Policy, please contact:
La Mére Foundation
Email: Lamerefoundation@gmail.com