Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 15, 2025

The Shepherds Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the “Site”), whether you are a donor, volunteer, supporter, or visitor.

By accessing or using our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy and consent to our data practices as described herein. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information through the Site:

a. Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information: full name, email address, mailing address, phone number, payment information (for donations), and any other information you voluntarily provide.

b. Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, date, and time of access.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to process donations, send donation receipts and acknowledgments, respond to inquiries, send updates (you may opt out at any time), improve the functionality and user experience of our Site, and comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Trusted service providers who assist with donation processing, website hosting, or email distribution

• Legal authorities, as required by applicable law, regulation, or legal process

All third parties are contractually required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information. These include secure socket layer (SSL) encryption, secure payment processors, access controls, and password protection.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may affect certain features of the Site.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received such data, we will delete it promptly.

7. External Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites or services that are not operated or controlled by The Shepherds Foundation. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

8. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• The Shepherds Foundation disclaims all warranties, express or implied, regarding the security, accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the Site and any content therein.

• We shall not be liable for any damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site or reliance on any information provided, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

• The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Use of the Site is at your own risk.

• We are not responsible for any unauthorized access to or use of your personal information, or for any loss or corruption of data, unless caused by our gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.