Brave Hearts for Strong Minds (BHSM) is committed to respecting the privacy of its website visitors, donors, and volunteers. This Privacy Policy sets forth the privacy policies that apply to your use of www.braveheartsforstrongminds.org (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy describes the information practices for the Site, including what type of information is gathered and tracked, how the information is used, and with whom the information is shared.

By accessing our website, and providing us with any identifiable information are accepting the Privacy Policy outlined below.

Contact Us

If you believe BHSM has not abided by this Privacy Policy or if you have any questions please email andrea@braveheartsforstrongminds.org and we will respond as soon as possible.

Identifiable Information Potentially Collected

Various forms and donation areas are throughout our site. Each may ask you and request personally identifiable information; including your first and last name, address, e-mail, telephone number, payment information, donation information. By submitting these forms, you are giving us permission to contact you regarding the information provided. All contact is made voluntarily by you the user. If you decided to remove your information from our communications directly email andrea@braveheartsforstrongminds.org.

BHSM does not store credit or debit card information. Transactions are provided by PayPal, and PayPal collects this information on BHSM’s behalf. All information is encrypted during transactions and is subject to PayPal’s privacy policy.

Your Information

BHSM will not sell, rent, or exchange lists of names to any organizations for any reason/purpose. Donor names or the contact information is not shared externally without your permission. We may use your personally identifiable information to contact you with messages related to your interest in BHSM (e.g., inquiry replies, complaints, notification of event changes). This information is subject to be stored in CRM software tools, that meet the security requirements for our organization. Information is only accessed by authorized personnel and is managed in accordance with state/federal laws. Information will not be disclosed to any third-party providers.

Your information will be protected to the extent required by law. If threats, safety, or fraud occur disclosure may be given to the proper law enforcement to protect BHSM’s legal rights or to protect the rights of third parties.

Tracked Information

BHSM implements statistic tracking for the sole purpose of maintaining and managed our website. All information is anonymous, and is used for technical troubleshooting, content development, and optimizing our websites features. We do not track information that may personally identify you. Again we do not share, sell, rent or otherwise disclose any information we receive from you with any third parties.

Data Security

BHSM strives to follow best practices when it comes to security on our website. Encryption, network and server configuration, and other measures are all taken to protect all data on the BHSM website. However, we cannot assure that these measures will prevent unintentional disclosure of personally identifiable data. Any sensitive information collected is not save and is encrypted/transmitted through a secure vendor (PayPal). Always ensure you are browsing an “https” web address. Information is protected offline as well with limited employee access to information, and all files are kept in a secure environment.

Linking to other Websites

Sometimes links are provided to other websites that contain information that our visitors might find interesting. BHSM is not responsible for and does not control these website’s privacy policies and use of your personal information. Please review these links’ policies before proceeding.

Jurisdiction

BHSM is based and operated within the United States. Our website is not targeted towards communities located outside of the United States. Our website is not intended to subject us to the laws or jurisdiction of any locality other than that of the United States.

Privacy Policy Changes

BHSM reserves the right to modify our Privacy Policy at any time without notification, changes will be reflected on this webpage.