iSmile Foundation Inc. ("iSmile," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a donation. Please read it carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.
01.Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you donate, volunteer, subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a contact form, or otherwise interact with us. This includes: - Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address) - Donation amounts and payment information (processed securely through PayPal) - Volunteer interest and availability - Communications you send us We also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and referring URLs. This information is used only to improve site performance and understand usage patterns.
02.How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: - Process your donations and send tax receipts - Respond to your inquiries and requests - Send program updates, newsletters, and impact reports (you may opt out at any time) - Recognize donors in our annual report (unless you request anonymity) - Comply with legal obligations - Improve our website and donor experience We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for advertising purposes.
04.Donation Information & Payment Security
Donations made through our website are processed securely by PayPal. We do not store credit card or bank account numbers on our servers. All payment transactions are encrypted using SSL technology. iSmile Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 47-1960603). Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Receipts are provided for all donations and can be used for tax purposes.
06.Email Communications & Opt-Out
If you subscribe to our newsletter or make a donation, you may receive emails from us about our programs, impact updates, and fundraising campaigns. You may opt out of receiving these emails at any time by: - Clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send - Emailing us at ismilefoundationinc@gmail.com with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line Please allow up to 10 business days to process your request. Note that opting out of marketing emails does not opt you out of transactional messages such as donation receipts.
07.Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at ismilefoundationinc@gmail.com and we will take steps to remove that information.
08.Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to: - Request access to the personal information we hold about you - Request correction of inaccurate information - Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations) - Opt out of email communications at any time - Request anonymity for your donation in our public materials To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at ismilefoundationinc@gmail.com. We will respond to all requests within 30 days.
09.Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Donation records are retained for seven years for tax and accounting purposes. You may request deletion of your information at any time, subject to these legal requirements.
10.Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms and payment processors. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11.Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12.Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact us.
iSmile Foundation Inc. Brooklyn, NY Email: ismilefoundationinc@gmail.com