Effective Date: July 20, 2026
Restoring the Bond (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, submit an application, contact us, make a donation, or participate in our programs.
Information We Collect
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, service history, application information, and messages submitted through our website.
If you make a donation, donation processing is handled by our trusted third-party payment provider. We do not store your full payment-card information.
We may also automatically collect limited technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit.
How We Use Your Information
We use information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
- Review program applications and coordinate participation
- Process and acknowledge donations
- Provide support, services, and program updates
- Improve our website, programs, and communications
- Protect the security and integrity of our website
- Comply with legal, administrative, and reporting obligations
How We Share Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information only when necessary with trusted service providers who help us operate our website, process donations, manage communications, or deliver services. These providers may use your information only to perform services on our behalf.
We may also disclose information when required by law or when necessary to protect the safety, rights, and property of Restoring the Bond, our participants, donors, or others.
Donations
Donations made through our website may be processed by a third-party fundraising or payment platform. Your use of that platform is also governed by its own privacy policy and terms. We encourage you to review those policies before submitting payment information.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, remember preferences, understand how visitors use the site, and help keep the site secure.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. Some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Embedded Content and Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to or embedded content from third-party websites, including social-media platforms, videos, and donation services. These third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies. Restoring the Bond is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Choices and Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you, subject to applicable legal and administrative requirements. You may also opt out of non-essential email communications by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us through our website.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and programs are not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact Restoring the Bond through the contact form on our website.