Privacy Policy

Dovely (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors to our website, www.dovelydaycare.org. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information gathered through our website, and the choices you have for managing your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect two types of information from visitors:

a. Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)

When you fill out a form, subscribe to our newsletter, donate, or contact us through the website, we may collect:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Payment information (for donations)
Any additional details you choose to share

b. Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Referring website
Cookies and tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Communicate with you about our services, programs, and events
Respond to inquiries or requests
Send newsletters, updates, or fundraising appeals (if you’ve opted in)
Process and acknowledge donations
Improve our website’s performance and user experience
Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Store Your Information

All personal information is securely stored using encryption and restricted access methods. We retain data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

4. How We Share Your Information

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

Trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the website, manage communications, or process donations (e.g., Mailchimp, Stripe)
Law enforcement or regulatory bodies if required by law or to protect our legal rights

All third parties must adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection requirements.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand visitor behavior. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of the website.

6. Your Choices and Rights

You can manage your personal information in the following ways:

Opt-out of communications: You can unsubscribe from email communications by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us directly.
Access or correct your data: You can request to review or update the personal information we have about you.
Delete your data: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to any legal or operational requirements.

To make any of these requests, contact us at: dovely@dovelydaycare.org

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 via our website. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal data from a child, we will delete such information promptly.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.