Privacy Policy

At Awaken INC., we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and store personal information when you interact with our website, sign up for our newsletter, or make a donation. By using our services, you agree to the terms and conditions of this policy.

Collection of Personal Information

1.1 Newsletter Sign-up: When you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address. Additionally, you may choose to provide your name, demographic information, or other optional details.

1.2 Donations: When you make a donation on our website, we collect personal information necessary to process the donation, such as your name, email address, billing address, and payment details.

Use of Personal Information

2.1 Newsletter Communication: We may use your email address to send you newsletters, updates, promotional materials, and other information related to our organization's activities and services.

2.2 Donations: We use the personal information collected during the donation process to process your donation, provide donation receipts, and communicate with you regarding the status of your donation.

2.3 Internal Purposes: We may use personal information for internal purposes, such as data analysis, research, and improving our services. We may also use your information to customize your experience with us, understand user preferences, and enhance our website's functionality.

Third-Party Service Providers

3.1 We may engage third-party service providers to assist with website development, email delivery, payment processing, and fundraising management. These service providers may have access to personal information as required to perform their functions but are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

3.2 The following third-party services are currently utilized by Awaken INC. and may store personal information:

Duda.co (website builder): Privacy policy available at [https://www.duda.co/legal/privacy].

Mailchimp: Privacy policy available at [https://mailchimp.com/legal/].

Stripe: Privacy policy available at [https://stripe.com/privacy].

Donor Perfect: Privacy policy available at [https://www.donorperfect.com/company/privacy-policy/].

Zapier: Privacy policy available at [https://zapier.com/legal/data-privacy].

FundraiseUp: Privacy policy available at [https://fundraiseup.com/privacy/].

Data Retention

4.1 We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. We will securely dispose of or anonymize your information when it is no longer needed.

Data Security

5.1 We take reasonable precautions and use industry-standard measures to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

6.1 You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete the personal information we hold about you. If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

6.2 We may share your information with Law enforcement, government officials, or other third parties when:

• We are compelled to do so by a subpoena, a court order, or a similar legal procedure
• We are required to do so to comply with the law
• We believe in good faith that the disclosure of Information is necessary to prevent physical harm or financial loss, to report suspected illegal activity, or to investigate violations of our Terms of Use of Websites

Changes to this Privacy Policy

7.1 We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website or by other means of communication.

Contact Us

8.1 If you have any questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@awakenreno.org.