Privacy Policy

Women Helping Women ("WHW," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website womenhelpingwomen.world (the "Site").

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit our Site, we may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Make a donation
• Sponsor a student or provide a sewing machine
• Sign up for our newsletter or community (The Sewciety)
• Contact us via email or our contact form
• Apply for partnership or volunteering opportunities

The personal information collected may include:
✔ Your name
✔ Email address
✔ Phone number
✔ Billing and mailing address
✔ Payment details (processed securely by third-party payment providers)

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you browse our Site, we may collect:
✔ IP address
✔ Browser type and device information
✔ Pages visited and time spent on the Site
✔ Referring website (if applicable)

We use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to enhance user experience and understand how visitors engage with our content.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:
✔ To process donations and sponsorships
✔ To provide updates about our programs and impact
✔ To improve our website and user experience
✔ To respond to inquiries and provide support
✔ To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data, including:
✔ Secure payment processing through trusted third-party providers
✔ SSL encryption for data transmission
✔ Restricted access to sensitive information

While we take precautions to protect your data, no online transmission is 100% secure. Please take care when sharing personal information online.

4. Sharing Your Information

We only share your data under the following circumstances:
✔ With third-party service providers (such as payment processors) who assist in processing transactions
✔ When required by law, legal process, or law enforcement requests
✔ If necessary to protect our rights, security, or integrity

Third-party service providers are contractually obligated to keep your data secure and use it only for authorized purposes.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
✔ Request access to the personal data we have about you
✔ Request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data
✔ Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal or operational requirements)
✔ Opt out of email communications by clicking "Unsubscribe" in our emails

To exercise your rights, contact us.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies help us analyze traffic, remember user preferences, and personalize content.

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as donation platforms or social media pages). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to remove the data.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.