Effective Date: 13 October 2024

Stonewriters Legacy is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal and financial information is handled securely. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when making a donation through the "Support All Grassroots Initiatives" form. By submitting your information, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

When you make a donation through our form, we collect the following types of information:

a.) Personal Information: Name, email address, and any other personal details you provide during the donation process;
b.) Payment Information: Credit card or other payment details necessary to process your donation. We do not store credit card details on our servers; payment processing is handled securely by third-party providers; and
c.) Donation Details: The amount donated, the date of the donation, and any specific preferences you provide (e.g., if you opt for recurring donations).

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your personal information to:

a.) Process and complete your donation;

b.) Send you an acknowledgment or receipt for your donation;

c.) Communicate with you about our programs, events, and initiatives, if you opt to receive updates;

d.) Meet any legal obligations (e.g., tax reporting); and

e.) Ensure the security of your donation and protect against fraud.

We will not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Your information is used strictly for the purpose of processing donations and maintaining communication regarding Stonewriters Legacy’s activities.

3. Payment Processing

We use secure third-party payment processors to handle your donation. All payment transactions are encrypted and handled in accordance with industry security standards (e.g., SSL/TLS). Stonewriters Legacy does not store any of your credit card or payment details. The third-party payment processors we use comply with legal and regulatory requirements for data protection.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate physical, technical, and administrative security measures to protect your personal and financial information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not share your personal or payment information with third parties, except for:

a.) Payment Processors: To process your donation; and

b.) Legal Obligations: If required by law or in response to valid legal requests.

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

a.) Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you;
b.) Correction: You may request corrections to any inaccurate personal information; and
c.) Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to our legal obligations to retain certain data (e.g., for tax reporting).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]

7. Cookies and Tracking

Our donation form does not use cookies or tracking technologies. If you are directed to the form from our website, please refer to the Stonewriters Legacy Website Privacy Policy for more information on how cookies are handled.

8. Third-Party Links

The donation form may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., for payment processing). Stonewriters Legacy is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the donation form after any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us at: [email protected]