Privacy Policy
Neema Empowerment Project ("Neema," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, submit a form, or make a donation, and how we use and protect that information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Contact information — name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Application information — details you share when applying to our programs
- Donation information — donation amount, payment method (processed by Stripe; we do not store full card numbers), and billing details
- Correspondence — messages and inquiries you send us
We also automatically collect limited technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited, through standard server logs and privacy-respecting analytics.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process donations and send tax-deductible receipts
- Review program applications and provide support to participants
- Respond to your inquiries and communicate about our programs
- Send updates, newsletters, and impact reports (only if you opt in)
- Maintain, secure, and improve our website
- Comply with legal, tax, and reporting obligations
3. Payment Processing
Donations are processed by Stripe, Inc., a PCI-DSS Level 1 compliant payment processor. Payment card information is submitted directly to Stripe and is not stored on our servers. Your use of Stripe is governed by Stripe's Terms and Privacy Policy.
4. How We Share Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only:
- With trusted service providers (e.g., Stripe, email providers) who help us operate our programs and website
- When required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights
- With your explicit consent
5. Cookies & Analytics
Our website uses minimal cookies necessary for functionality and may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors use the site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work as intended.
6. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations (such as tax recordkeeping for donations), resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
8. Your Rights
You may, at any time, request to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Delete your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Cancel a recurring donation
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@neemamedicalinstitute.org.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled:
Neema Empowerment Project
921 W. Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Email: info@neemamedicalinstitute.org
Phone: 480-253-2869 · 602-481-3575