Donor Privacy Statement
Our commitment to you: Neema Empowerment Project deeply values the trust our donors place in us. This Donor Privacy Statement describes how we collect, use, protect, and respect the information provided by individuals who donate to or otherwise support our mission. We are committed to maintaining your privacy and to using your information solely to advance our programs and steward your generosity.
1. Information We Collect from Donors
When you make a donation or otherwise engage with Neema Empowerment Project, we may collect:
- Contact information — name, mailing address, email address, and phone number
- Payment information — credit/debit card or bank account details, processed securely by Stripe, Inc. and not stored on our servers
- Donation details — gift amount, date, frequency (one-time or recurring), and any designation or purpose you specify
- Communication preferences — whether and how you wish to receive updates from us
- Correspondence — any messages, notes, or instructions you send to us in connection with your gift
2. How We Use Donor Information
We use donor information exclusively for the following purposes:
- Processing and acknowledging your donation, including issuing tax-deductible receipts
- Communicating with you about your gift, our programs, and the impact of your support
- Sending newsletters, impact reports, event invitations, and fundraising communications (with your consent)
- Maintaining accurate donor records and complying with IRS and nonprofit reporting requirements
- Recognizing donors in publications, annual reports, or on our website (only with your permission)
- Improving our programs, fundraising, and donor relations
We will never use your information to send commercial marketing unrelated to Neema Empowerment Project's mission.
3. What We Will Never Do With Your Information
- Sell or rent your information. We will never sell, rent, or exchange donor lists or personal information to any third party for any purpose.
- Share without consent. We will not share your name, contact details, or giving history with other organizations, companies, or individuals without your explicit permission.
- Use gifts contrary to your intent. Donations designated for a specific program will be used for that purpose. If that becomes impractical, we will contact you before redirecting the gift.
- Contact you without cause. We will not contact you in any manner beyond what is reasonably related to your relationship with Neema Empowerment Project.
4. Sharing of Donor Information
Neema Empowerment Project does not sell, trade, or share your personal information with outside parties, with the following limited exceptions:
- Payment processors — Stripe, Inc. processes all donations securely. Stripe's Privacy Policy governs their use of your payment data (stripe.com/privacy).
- Service providers — vendors who assist with database management, email delivery, or website operations, under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal requirements — when disclosure is required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of our residents, staff, or the public.
5. Donor Rights & Choices
As a donor, you have the right to:
- Remain anonymous — notify us if you wish your gift to be anonymous and we will honor that request
- Opt out of any or all communications from Neema Empowerment Project at any time
- Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of any inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal record-keeping obligations)
- Designate your gift for a specific program or purpose
- Set up or cancel a recurring gift at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 7.
6. Data Security & Retention
We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. All online transactions are encrypted via SSL/TLS. Donation records are retained for a minimum of seven (7) years in compliance with IRS requirements for 501(c)(3) organizations.
No electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. In the unlikely event of a breach affecting your data, we will notify you as required by applicable law.
7. Contact Us
Questions about this Donor Privacy Statement, your donor record, or your rights may be directed to:
Neema Empowerment Project
Email: info@neemamedicalinstitute.org
Phone: 480-253-2869 · 602-481-3575
EIN: 85-3474106