Privacy Policy
Effective Date: December 2, 2025
Organization: Special Neshamahs (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit) (“we,” “us,” “our”)
Website: specialneshamas.com
Contact: specialneshamahs@gmail.com (no phone listed)
Special Neshamahs respects your privacy. This Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when you use specialneshamas.com and our services.
1) Information We Collect
- Information you provide:
Contact/interest forms (e.g., name, email, message), event sign-ups, volunteer forms, accessibility needs, and newsletter opt-ins (if offered in the future). - Automatically collected:
Basic technical data (IP address, device/browser type, pages viewed, timestamps). We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and secure the site and understand usage. - Donations (if applicable):
Online donations are processed by third-party payment processors. We receive limited details (e.g., donor name/email, amount, time) and do not store full payment card numbers. - Sensitive information:
Please do not submit protected health information through our website forms. If you believe you have, contact us so we can delete it.
2) How We Use Information
- Respond to inquiries and provide requested resources.
- Register you for events or volunteer activities.
- Operate, secure, and improve our website and user experience.
- Comply with legal, tax, and reporting obligations as a 501(c)(3).
3) Emails (Marketing vs. Transactional)
We do not send marketing emails (“No emails”). We may email you only to respond to your inquiry, confirm an event registration/volunteer submission, or address a request you initiated. You can reply to request deletion or changes at any time.
4) Cookies & reCAPTCHA
- We use essential cookies for site functionality and security.
- This site is protected by Google reCAPTCHA, which helps prevent abuse and spam; use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
- You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Where required by law, we’ll present a cookie notice.
5) Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information. We may share limited data with:
- Service providers (website hosting, security, form processing, payment processing, email delivery) under contracts that restrict use to our instructions.
- Legal disclosures to comply with applicable law or protect rights and safety.
- With your consent, if you ask us to connect you with a resource.
6) Children’s Privacy
Our site is intended for adults/parents/caregivers. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 where applicable). If you believe a child submitted information, email specialneshamahs@gmail.com and we’ll delete it.
7) Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described here (and to meet legal/tax obligations applicable to a 501(c)(3)). When no longer needed, we delete or de-identify the data.
8) Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict use of your personal information, and to object to certain processing. To exercise rights, contact specialneshamahs@gmail.com. We may need to verify your identity.
U.S. State Disclosures (e.g., California)
We do not sell personal information. We may “share” limited data with service providers to operate our site and services. You may request access or deletion by emailing specialneshamahs@gmail.com.
9) International Visitors
Our services primarily target the United States. If you access the site from outside the U.S., your data may be processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.
10) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the data we handle. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure; please use care when sharing information online.
11) Third-Party Links & Embeds
Our site may link to or embed third-party content (e.g., forms, maps, videos). Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
12) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. The “Effective Date” above reflects the latest version. Material changes will be posted on this page.
13) Contact Us
Questions or requests about this Policy: specialneshamahs@gmail.com.