PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 05/14/2025

  1. Introduction

Stage4Hope, Inc. ("Stage4Hope," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our community members, donors, volunteers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with us, including through our website stageforhope.org, donation platforms, events, and other services.

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information in various ways, including:

  • Information You Provide Directly: When you register for events, make donations, subscribe to our newsletters, or contact us, we may collect information such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment details.
  • Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, we may collect certain information automatically, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and information about your usage of our site through cookies and similar technologies.
  1. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process donations and send acknowledgments.
  • Communicate with you about our programs, events, and initiatives.
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide support.
  • Improve our website, services, and outreach efforts.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.

  1. SMS Communications

    Stage4Hope may communicate with individuals via SMS text message solely for one-to-one, conversational (customer care) purposes in response to inquiries, applications, or requests for assistance.

    Individuals opt in to receive SMS messages by providing their phone number and checking the consent box on our website contact form.

    Message frequency varies based on the individual’s request. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at info@stage4hope.org.

    Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of receiving services from Stage4Hope.

    Mobile phone numbers and SMS consent information will not be sold, rented, shared, or used for marketing purposes.

  2. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, and conducting our activities, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
  1. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  1. Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and review the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request corrections to your personal information.
  • Opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us.
  • Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and operational considerations.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@stage4hope.org.

  1. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information.

  1. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Stage4Hope, Inc.
130 Mayfield Circle, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Email: Info@stage4hope.org