Springs of Love exists to strengthen families and build a culture of foster care and adoption in our communities. As part of that mission, we are committed to handling your personal information with care, integrity, and respect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Effective Date: March 3, 2026
Springs of Love
www.springsoflove.org
1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Springs of Love is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care, transparency, and integrity. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we safeguard it.
By using our website, submitting a form, or making a donation, you agree to the practices described below.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you:
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Subscribe to our email list
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Download a resource
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Register for an event
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Contact us
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Make a donation
Depending on your interaction, this may include:
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First and last name
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Email address
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Mailing address
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Phone number (if provided)
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Donation amount and date
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Any additional information you voluntarily provide
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
3. Online Donations and Payment Processing
When you make a donation through our website:
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Payment information (such as credit card details) is processed securely by Stripe, our third-party payment processor.
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Springs of Love does not store or have direct access to your full credit card number.
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Stripe maintains its own privacy and security policies governing payment data.
Donor information, including name, contact details, and donation history, is securely recorded in Little Green Light, our donor management system, for purposes of receipting, stewardship, and reporting.
We take reasonable measures to protect donor information and use it only for legitimate organizational purposes.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
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Provide requested resources
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Send tax receipts and donation acknowledgments
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Communicate updates, events, and opportunities
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Respond to inquiries
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Improve our outreach and website experience
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.
5. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our mailing list, your information is stored securely in Mailchimp, our email service provider. We may use automation tools such as Zapier to securely transmit form information to our email system.
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
6. Third-Party Service Providers
We may use trusted third-party providers to operate our website and communications, including:
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Stripe (payment processing)
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Little Green Light (donor management)
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Mailchimp (email communications)
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Zapier (data automation)
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Website hosting providers
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Analytics services such as Google Analytics
These providers maintain their own privacy policies and security standards.
7. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
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Enhance user experience
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Analyze website traffic
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Understand visitor behavior
You may disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information.
However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We encourage users to exercise discretion when sharing personal information online.
9. Data Retention
We retain donor and subscriber information as necessary to:
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Comply with legal and tax obligations
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Maintain accurate financial records
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Support ongoing communication and stewardship
You may request that we update or remove your information, subject to legal requirements.
10. Your Rights
You may:
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Request access to the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your information (where legally permissible)
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Withdraw consent for email communications
To make a request, contact:
info@springsoflove.org
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Springs of Love
812 Coshocton Avenue #156
Mt. Vernon, OH 43050
