OUR PRIVACY POLICY

Smile Fund USA is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors and ensuring that your personal and financial information is handled with the utmost care and respect. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect donor information related to charitable contributions.

1. Information We Collect
When you make a donation to Smile Fund USA, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
- Payment Information: Credit card details, bank account information, or other payment methods used for your
donation.
- Donation History: Information about your past contributions to Smile Fund.
- Preferences: Communication preferences or specific designations for your donation.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected from donors for the following purposes:
- To process and acknowledge your donations.
- To provide receipts for tax purposes.
- To communicate updates about our programs, impact, and events.
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
Smile Fund USA does not sell, rent, or share donor information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information only under the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist us in processing donations or managing donor communications, subject to strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Compliance: When required by law or government authorities to comply with legal obligations.

4. Security of Donor Information
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal and financial information. This includes secure payment processing systems, data encryption, and restricted access to sensitive data. Despite these measures, no system is entirely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Donor Recognition and Preferences
With your consent, we may publicly recognize donors in reports or on our website. If you prefer to remain anonymous, please indicate this when making your donation or contact us directly to update your preference.

6. Opt-Out Options
Donors have the right to opt out of receiving future communications from Smile Fund USA. To unsubscribe, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information], and we will promptly update your preferences.

7. Retention of Information
We retain donor information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to comply with legal and accounting requirements.

8. Policy Updates
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.

9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or the handling of your information, please contact us at:
Smile Fund USA
1700 Aviara Pkwy
#130141
Carlsbad, CA 92013

Thank you for your generosity and trust