Privacy Policy

Storm The Heavens Fund (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a nonprofit organization committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website stormtheheavens.org, make a donation, register for events, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access our website.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Donation processing: to process your contributions and provide tax-deductible donation receipts
• Communications: to share updates about our mission, events, programs, and impact
• Service delivery: to respond to your inquiries, prayer requests, and support needs
• Website improvement: to analyze usage patterns and improve our website experience
• Legal compliance: to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and nonprofit reporting requirements
• Newsletters & updates: to send periodic communications (only with your consent, and you may unsubscribe at any time)

We deeply value the trust our donors place in us. In addition to the general protections described in this policy:

• We will not sell, share, or trade donor names, contact information, or giving history with any other entity
• We will not send mailings to donors on behalf of other organizations
• Donor information is kept in a secure database accessible only to authorized personnel who need it to fulfill their duties
• We respect donors' requests to remain anonymous and will honor preferences regarding public recognition of gifts
• We comply with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Donor Bill of Rights

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, sending emails, or hosting events (these parties are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us)
• Legal requirements: when required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, safety, or property
• With your consent: when you have given us explicit permission to share specific information (such as publishing a testimonial or prayer request)
• Organizational transitions: in the event of a merger, reorganization, or dissolution, your information may be transferred to a successor organization that agrees to honor this privacy policy

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted through our website
• Secure, PCI-compliant third-party processors for all payment transactions
• Access controls limiting who can view personal data to authorized staff
• Regular review of our data collection and storage practices

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

• Donation records: retained for a minimum of seven years as required by IRS regulations for tax-exempt organizations
• Communication preferences: retained until you update or request deletion
• Website analytics: anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for trend analysis
• Event registrations: retained for up to two years after the event, unless needed for ongoing programs

When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
• Opt-out: unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us
• Portability: request your data in a structured, machine-readable format where technically feasible
• Withdraw consent: withdraw any consent you have previously given for data processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@stormtheheavens.org. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Residents of certain U.S. states may have additional privacy rights under state law:

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These include:

• Essential cookies: necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., security, form submissions)
• Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it (e.g., pages visited, time spent)
• Preference cookies: remember your settings and choices for a better experience

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or platforms (such as social media, payment processors, or partner organizations). We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Our website is operated from the United States. If you are visiting from outside the United States, please be aware that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our website, you consent to this transfer. We will take reasonable steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy.

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete that information. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@stormtheheavens.org so we can take appropriate action.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes:

• We will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page
• For material changes, we may notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website
• Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: