Last updated: 04.03.2025
Heart for Israel (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.hfisrael.org] (the “Site”), especially in connection with donations and communication.
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We may collect both personal and non-personal information, including:
Personal Information (provided voluntarily):
• Name, email address, phone number
• Mailing address
• Donation amount and frequency
• Payment-related information (processed securely via PayPal)
• Messages you send us (e.g., prayer requests, inquiries)
• Newsletter subscription preferences
Non-Personal Information (collected automatically):
• IP address, browser type, device type
• Pages visited, time spent on the site
• Referral sources
When you make a donation through our Site:
• Payments are securely processed by PayPal, a trusted third-party payment provider.
• We do not collect or store your credit/debit card or banking information.
• Donation data (e.g. name, amount, email) may be stored securely by us for record-keeping, donor recognition, and reporting purposes.
For more information on how PayPal handles your data, please refer to PayPal’s Privacy Policy. (https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/privacy-full)
We use collected information to:
• Process donations and send receipts
• Respond to inquiries and prayer requests
• Send updates, newsletters, and ministry news (if you’ve opted in)
• Maintain donor records
• Improve the Site and measure engagement
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Your data may be shared only with:
• PayPal (for processing donations)
• Email marketing platforms (to send updates, if you subscribe)
• Legal authorities if required by law
We ensure all partners comply with data protection obligations.
You have the right to:
• Opt out of communications at any time
• Request access to or deletion of your data
• Inquire about how we use and store your information
• Request we do not “sell” your data, in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Contact us at [insert contact email] to make a request.
We retain donor records for as long as required for legal and operational purposes. Contact and subscription data are retained until you request deletion.
We may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather anonymous usage data. You may adjust cookie settings in your browser.
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
Our website may contain links to other websites (e.g., PayPal, YouTube). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will always be available on this page.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Heart for Israel
Email: uiicisrael@gmail.com
