Privacy Policy

Peruvian Hearts (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a nonprofit organization based in Golden, Colorado. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect when you visit our website at peruvianhearts.org, sign up for our newsletter, or make a donation — and how we use and protect that information.

If you have questions about this policy, contact us at info@peruvianhearts.org.

What Information We Collect

Newsletter Signup

When you sign up for email or printed newsletter updates, we collect:

• First and last name
• Email address
• Mailing address (only if you request a printed newsletter)

This information is submitted voluntarily through the form on our website.

Donations

Donations are processed through Give Lively, a secure third-party donation platform. When you donate, Give Lively collects the information necessary to process your gift — including payment details, name, and email address. Peruvian Hearts does not receive or store your payment card information. Please review Give Lively’s Privacy Policy for details on how they handle your data.

Website Usage

We do not currently use analytics tools, advertising trackers, or third-party cookies on this website. If this changes, this policy will be updated accordingly.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide solely to:

• Send email updates about PH Scholars, program news, and ways to get involved (if you subscribed)
• Mail a printed annual newsletter to your address (if you requested one)
• Communicate with you about your donation or inquiry

We do not use your information for advertising, profiling, or any purpose unrelated to our mission.

Third-Party Services

We use the following services to operate our website and communications:

Your information is shared with these services only to the extent necessary to perform the function described above. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any other third parties.

Data Retention

• Email subscribers: Your information is retained in MailerLite for as long as you remain subscribed. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly.
• Mailing address: Retained only as long as you wish to receive a printed newsletter. Contact us to request removal.
• Donation records: Retained as required by nonprofit accounting and legal obligations (typically 7 years).

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your information from our records
• Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from our newsletter)
• Data portability — receive a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@peruvianhearts.org. We will respond within 30 days.

Colorado residents: Under the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), you have additional rights regarding your personal data. Contact us to submit a request.

California residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

EEA/UK residents: If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, we process your personal information based on your consent (e.g., newsletter signup). You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. Our newsletter platform (MailerLite) and donation processor (Give Lively) use industry-standard encryption and security practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to peruvianhearts.org. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites and encourage you to review their policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy:

Peruvian Hearts 24918 Genesee Trail Road Golden, CO 80401

Email: info@peruvianhearts.org