Privacy policy

At Hellenic Sacred Roots (“HSR”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, donate, sign up for updates, or communicate with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information:
Your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or other details you provide when donating, subscribing to our newsletter, contacting us, or participating in programs.

Donation & Engagement Information:
Information related to contributions, event participation, volunteer interest, or other forms of engagement with our mission.

Website Usage Data:
IP address, browser type, pages visited, and general analytics collected through cookies or similar technologies to help us understand how our website is used.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process donations and send donation acknowledgments

  • Communicate with you about our mission, programs, or updates you’ve requested

  • Respond to inquiries and support your engagement with HSR

  • Improve our website, communications, and outreach

  • Comply with legal, accounting, or regulatory obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers—such as donation processors, email platforms, or secure cloud hosting services—solely to support our operations. These partners are required to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide on our behalf.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. Access is limited to individuals who need it to carry out the responsibilities of our organization.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access personal data we hold about you

  • Request corrections or updates

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Restrict or object to certain forms of processing

  • Withdraw consent when applicable

To submit a request, please contact us using the information at the end of this policy.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to personalize your experience and gather usage data. You may adjust your browser settings to limit or disable cookies if you prefer.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or to meet legal and financial record-keeping requirements.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.