Privacy Policy: How We Handle Your Data

Who We Are
Our website address is: https://dreamnorth.org.

Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website and manage your interactions effectively:

• Form Submissions: Cookies may store your name, email address, and preferences for convenience when submitting forms. This helps streamline your future interactions without re-entering details. These cookies will last for one year.
• Donation Data: Cookies are used to securely process and track donation information, ensuring smooth transactions and record-keeping for donation purposes.
• Login Cookies: Temporary cookies determine if your browser accepts cookies. When you log in, additional cookies store login details and display preferences for up to two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.

If you edit or publish content on the website, a cookie is stored to record the post ID and expires after one day.

Forms and Data Collection
When you fill out forms on our website, including for donations or contact purposes, we collect:

• Information you provide in the form (e.g., name, email, donation amount, or preferences).
• Your IP address and browser details to help detect and prevent spam.

Donation Data
Donation-related data, such as payment details, is processed securely via trusted third-party payment processors. We do not store sensitive payment information on our servers. Donor information is used solely for record-keeping, tax purposes, and optional donor recognition (if agreed upon).

Media
If you upload images, ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as other visitors could potentially extract this information.

Embedded Content
Content on this site may include embedded items (e.g., videos, articles). Embedded content from other sites behaves as if you’ve visited the source site and may collect data, use cookies, or track interactions.

Who We Share Your Data With
Donation and form data may be shared with secure, third-party service providers that assist in processing payments and managing our operations. If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

How Long We Retain Your Data

• Donation Data: Retained for as long as necessary for compliance with tax laws and operational needs.
• Form Data: Retained indefinitely for donor records, unless you request deletion.
• Comments: Retained indefinitely to streamline follow-up interactions.

Your Rights Over Your Data
You have the right to:

• Request an exported file of personal data we hold, including form and donation records.
• Request the deletion of personal data, excluding data we must retain for legal or administrative reasons.

Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor data, including comments and form submissions, may be checked via automated spam detection tools. Donation data is processed through secure payment platforms that comply with industry standards.

Thank you for trusting us with your data and supporting our mission! If you have any concerns, please contact us for assistance.