Donor Privacy
Your donation. Your privacy. Our commitment.
Smiles Bring Hope, Inc. (EIN 27-4036987) is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your donation information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.
What information we collect
When you make a donation, we collect:
- Name, address, phone number, and email
- Payment information, processed securely through our payment processor
- Donation amount and frequency
- Communication preferences
How we use your information
- To process and acknowledge your donation
- To provide tax documentation
- To send impact reports and updates, if you opt in
- To respond to your inquiries
- To improve our donation platform and service
What we do not do
- We do not sell, trade, or share your donor information with third parties
- We do not send unsolicited marketing communications without your consent
- We do not share your information with partner organizations without explicit permission
Data security
Your donation information is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols. Payment processing is handled by PCI-DSS compliant payment processors. We do not store complete credit card information on our servers.
Your rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the information we hold about you
- Update or correct your information at any time
- Opt out of communications, except tax documentation
- Request deletion of your information, with exceptions for legal compliance
Contact us
For questions about our donor privacy practices, contact us at sabitasmail@yahoo.com or (518) 281-3422.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes via email or through our website. Your continued donation after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Last updated: May 2026