Effective Date: 30th October, 2025.
Welcome to Hearts-Alike Initiative (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, participate in our programs, or interact with our services.
By using our website or providing your personal information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Non-Personal Information: such as your browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on our site, collected automatically through cookies or analytics tools.
- Personal Information: such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you contact us, sign up as a volunteer, make a donation, or subscribe to our newsletter.
- Payment Information: if you make a donation through our website, we collect payment details securely through trusted third-party payment processors.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Comply with legal obligations or protect our organization from misuse.
- Respond to your inquiries and provide requested services.
- Process donations and send receipts or acknowledgments.
- Keep you informed about our programs, events, and updates (only if you opt-in).
- Improve our website, communication, and outreach efforts.
How We Protect Your Information
We take your privacy seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data.
Your information is stored securely and accessed only by authorized personnel for legitimate purposes.
All online donations are processed via secure, encrypted connections (SSL) to ensure your personal and financial data remain protected.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website performance.
You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but this may affect the functionality of some parts of the website.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information only with:
- Regulatory or legal authorities when required by law.
- Service providers or partners who help us operate our website or deliver programs (under confidentiality agreements).
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting them.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and review your personal information.
- Request corrections or updates.
- Withdraw your consent or unsubscribe from communications at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@heartsalike.org
Children’s Privacy
Our website and programs are not directed toward children under 15 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us: