Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
At Healing the Culture (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (healingtheculture.org) and interact with our non-profit organization.
1. We Do Not Sell Your Data
First and foremost: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We value your trust and use your data solely to support our mission and programs.
2. Information We Collect
We only collect information that is necessary to facilitate your browsing experience, process your requests, and keep you informed about our work. This may include:
- Personal Information: When you make a donation, purchase materials from our store, sign up for a newsletter, or contact us, we may collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Payment Information: If you make a donation or a purchase, your payment information is securely processed by our trusted third-party payment processors. We do not directly store your credit card details on our servers.
- Usage Data & Cookies: We use standard website cookies and analytics tools to automatically collect non-identifiable data about how visitors use our site (e.g., browser type, pages visited, time spent on the site). This helps us improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To process your donations, store orders, and issue tax receipts.
- To communicate with you about your transactions or inquiries.
- To send you updates, newsletters, and information about our programs (such as Philo & Sophie, Principles & Choices, and Respect Life University), provided you have opted in to receive such communications.
- To analyze website traffic and improve the browsing experience for all users.
4. How We Share Your Information
Because we do not sell your data, we only share your information in very limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or sending emails. These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and may only use your data to perform the specific services we request.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal request.
5. Your Choices and Rights
- Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our communications or by contacting us directly.
- Update Your Information: If you need to update or correct your personal information, or if you wish to be removed from our mailing list, please reach out to us using the contact details below.
6. Data Security
We implement standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, please note that no method of data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Healing the Culture
P.O. Box 3134
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 791-5433
info@healingtheculture.org