Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 8-30-2025

Sally’s Safe Place is committed to protecting the privacy, safety, and confidentiality of all visitors to our website. Because we serve women who may be survivors of violence, abuse, or other difficult circumstances, we take your privacy with the utmost seriousness. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with our website.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our website:
    •    Personal Information (voluntarily provided): Such as your name, email address, phone number, or mailing address if you choose to contact us, sign up for newsletters, make a donation, or complete a form.
    •    Non-Personal Information: Such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages you visit on our website. This is collected automatically to help us improve website performance and security.

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:
    •    To respond to your inquiries or requests for assistance.
    •    To process donations securely and provide tax receipts.
    •    To send updates, newsletters, or event information (if you opt in).
    •    To improve website performance and user experience.
    •    To ensure the security of our website and services.

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3. Protection of Confidentiality

Because many of our visitors may be survivors of violence or in crisis situations:
    •    We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
    •    Information you provide will only be used internally by Sally’s Safe Place staff or trusted service providers necessary to operate the website (e.g., payment processors for donations).
    •    Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel only.

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4. Donations and Payment Information

If you make a donation through our website, payment information (such as credit card details) is processed securely through a third-party payment processor. Sally’s Safe Place does not store or have direct access to your financial information.

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5. Use of Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may limit some functionality of our website.

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6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites (such as community partners or resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

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7. Security

We use industry-standard safeguards to protect the confidentiality and security of your personal information. However, please remember that no method of internet transmission or storage is 100% secure.

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8. Your Privacy Choices
    •    You may opt out of receiving emails or newsletters at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” or contacting us directly.
    •    You may request to review, correct, or delete the personal information we have about you by contacting us.

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9. Confidential Contact

If you are in a situation where safety is a concern:
    •    Consider using a safe computer or device when visiting our website.
    •    Use the “Quick Exit” feature (if enabled) to leave our website immediately and redirect to a safe page.
    •    For immediate danger, please call 911 or your local emergency number.

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10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices, technology, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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11. Contact Us

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

Sally’s Safe Place
Email: sallyssafeplace@gmail.com
Phone: