Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Effective Date: July 12/2025
Samaritan House is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.samaritanhousebarrie.com/
1. Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal information to provide a better experience on our website and to support our mission.
Personal Information:
You may voluntarily provide us with personal information when you:
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Make a donation
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Sign up for our newsletter
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Fill out a contact or volunteer form
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Register for events
This information may include:
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Name
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Email address
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Mailing address
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Phone number
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Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment providers)
Non-Personal Information:
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:
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Browser type and version
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IP address
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Pages visited
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Time spent on pages
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Referring website
This data helps us improve the website and understand visitor engagement.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
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Process donations and send tax receipts
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Communicate with you about events, services, or news
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Respond to inquiries or requests
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Improve our website and user experience
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Comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website or conducting our mission—such as payment processors or email service providers—under strict confidentiality agreements.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies to:
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Enhance user experience
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Track website performance
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Analyze visitor behavior
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your personal information. While no system is 100% secure, we strive to protect your data through encryption, secure servers, and trusted service providers.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
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Access and review your personal data
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Request corrections or deletions
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Opt out of marketing communications
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contactshbarrie@gmail.com.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
8. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Samaritan House
[Insert Mailing Address]
Email: [insert contact email]
Phone: [insert phone number]