Privacy Policy

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Processing donations and managing donor records
• Responding to inquiries and providing support
• Delivering requested programs and services
• Sending newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• Improving our website and user experience
• Analyzing usage trends and measuring program effectiveness
• Complying with legal obligations and nonprofit reporting requirements
• Preventing fraud and maintaining security

A Vision For You uses third-party payment processors for secure donation and payment handling:

We collect and retain donor information (name, email, donation amount, frequency) for tax receipts, donor recognition, and impact reporting. This information is kept confidential and is not shared with external parties except as required by law.

We use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how our website is used:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior and improve our site
• Marketing Cookies: Allow us to measure campaign effectiveness

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You can opt out of analytics tracking without impacting basic site functionality.

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure password protection and authentication
• Limited access to personal information (staff only)
• Regular security audits and updates
• Compliance with data protection best practices

While we strive to maintain security, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we are committed to protecting your information using industry-standard practices.

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Below are our standard retention periods:

• Contact form submissions: Retained for 2 years from the date of submission
• Assessment data: Encrypted and retained for 1 year
• Donation records: Retained for 7 years as required by IRS regulations for nonprofit organizations
• Newsletter subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe
• Account data: Retained until account deletion is requested
• Server logs: Retained for 90 days

After the applicable retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with our data management procedures.

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data. To submit a deletion request, please email us at info@avisionforyourecovery.org with the subject line "Data Deletion Request."

• Deletion requests will be processed within 30 days of receipt
• You will receive a confirmation email once your data has been deleted
• Some data may be retained where required for legal or tax compliance (e.g., donation records must be kept for 7 years per IRS requirements)

If you have any questions about the deletion process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Our website uses the following third-party services that may collect or process information about you:

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, A Vision For You is committed to notifying affected users within 72 hours via email. The notification will include:

• A description of the nature of the breach
• The types of personal data affected
• Steps we are taking to address and mitigate the breach
• Recommended actions you can take to protect yourself
• Contact information for further questions or concerns

We will also notify applicable regulatory authorities as required by law.

You have the right to:

• Access and review the personal information we hold about you
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Opt out of marketing communications and newsletters
• Request deletion of your information (where legally permitted)
• Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child's account promptly.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website following such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.