PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 02/24/26
Last Updated: 02/24/26

Mirkat Impact respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Donation information

  • Volunteer or program application information

B. Youth Program Information

For program enrollment, we may collect:

  • Minor’s name

  • Age or date of birth

  • Parent/guardian contact information

  • Emergency contact information

  • Relevant educational or participation details

Sensitive youth information is only collected with parental or guardian consent.

C. Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Cookies and analytics data

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Process donations

  • Register participants for programs and events

  • Communicate updates and opportunities

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Improve our website

  • Maintain program safety and compliance

We do not sell or rent personal information.

3. Children’s Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of minors.

We only collect personal information from minors:

  • With verified parental or guardian consent

  • For legitimate program-related purposes

If we discover information was submitted without proper consent, we will delete it promptly.

4. Payment Processing

Donations and payments may be processed through third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

Please review the privacy policies of payment providers used on our Site.

5. Cookies & Analytics

We may use cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our Site.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Information Sharing

We may share information:

  • With trusted service providers assisting with operations

  • If required by law

  • To protect the safety and rights of participants or the organization

We require third parties to maintain confidentiality.

8. Your Rights

You may:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request corrections

  • Request deletion (subject to legal obligations)

  • Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Email].

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill program, legal, tax, and operational requirements.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

Mirkat Impact
Email: info@mirkatimpact.org

12. Media & Photography Policy

Mirkat Impact may capture photos, video, or audio during programs and events to document and share the impact of our work.

For minors:

  • Media will only be used with parent or guardian consent.

  • Consent may be revoked in writing at any time for future use (revocation does not apply to materials already published).

We take care to avoid publishing sensitive identifying information about youth participants unless explicitly authorized.

13. SMS & Text Messaging Consent

By providing your phone number to Mirkat Impact through:

  • Program registration

  • Event sign-up

  • Volunteer forms

  • Donation forms

  • Website opt-in forms

you consent to receive text messages related to:

  • Program reminders

  • Event updates

  • Volunteer coordination

  • Important organizational announcements

  • Donation confirmations

Message frequency may vary.

Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier.

You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying:

STOP – to unsubscribe
HELP – for assistance

or by contacting us directly at [Insert Email].

Mirkat Impact does not sell or share SMS opt-in data with third parties for marketing purposes.

14. Mobile Data Protection

Mobile information (including SMS opt-in data and consent records) will not be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

Information may only be shared with service providers necessary to operate messaging systems, and those providers are required to maintain confidentiality.

15. Revoking Consent

You may withdraw consent for:

  • Media use

  • Email marketing

  • SMS communications

at any time by contacting:

info@mirkatimpact.org

Withdrawal does not affect communications required for active program participation, safety notifications, or legal compliance.