Project Nic – Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 1, 2025
At Project Nic, we believe in kindness, transparency, and protecting those who place their trust in us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. When you visit our website (“Site”), donate, or engage with our mission online, you’re trusting us with your information—and we take that responsibility seriously.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information needed to communicate with you and support your involvement in our mission. This may include:
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Personal information you provide (such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address) when you make a donation, register for an event, or sign up for updates.
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Payment information when you make a donation or purchase—processed securely by our third-party payment provider (we do not store your credit card or banking details).
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Automatically collected data such as your browser type, device, IP address, and general site activity to help us understand how visitors use the Site and improve your experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Process donations and send receipts.
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Communicate about updates, events, and opportunities to get involved.
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Respond to your questions or requests.
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Improve the content and function of our website.
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to other organizations.
3. Email and Communications
We love keeping our supporters connected—but we also respect your time and inbox. You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email or contacting us directly.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website or process donations. These partners are required to keep your information secure and use it only for the purpose of supporting Project Nic’s operations.
We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our Site uses cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior and measure website performance. Cookies help us remember your preferences and make your experience smoother.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.
6. Children’s Privacy
We never knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we’ve collected such information unintentionally, we’ll delete it promptly.
7. Security
We use secure protocols and encryption where possible to protect your personal information. While no website can guarantee complete security, we do our best to safeguard your data from unauthorized access or misuse.
8. Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to partner or sponsor websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to read their privacy statements if you choose to visit them.
9. Your Rights and Choices
You may request to:
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Review or correct your personal information.
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Opt out of communications.
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Ask us to delete your information from our records (unless we must keep it for legal or accounting reasons).
To make a request, please email us at:
projectnic [at] heartoflife [dot] org (formatted to protect from spam bots).
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or the law. The latest version will always be available here with a new effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is handled, please reach out using our online contact form or by emailing info [at] projectnic [dot] org.