Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 1, 2026

Amazing Little Hearts (ALH) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. We believe families, donors, volunteers, and community members should understand what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to them.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Amazing Little Hearts website and related online forms and services operated by ALH. It does not apply to websites or services operated independently by third parties, even when they are linked from or embedded within our website.

Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information when you choose to provide it through our website, such as when you:
 - Contact ALH or submit a general inquiry.
 - Request information about family support or available resources.
 - Make a donation or express interest in supporting our mission.
 - Sign up to volunteer, participate in an event, or become a community partner.
 - Subscribe to email updates or other communications.
 - Otherwise, communicate with our organization.

Depending on the form or interaction, this information may include your name, email address, phone number, organization or affiliation, areas of interest, and any information you choose to include in your message or form response.

Family Support and Health-Related Information
Because ALH supports children and families affected by congenital heart disease (CHD), some communications may include personal information about a child's health, medical experiences, or family circumstances.

We ask families to share only the information reasonably necessary for their inquiry or request. Please do not submit detailed medical records, Social Security numbers, financial account information, or other highly sensitive information through general website contact forms.

Information shared in connection with a family support request will be used to understand the request, communicate with the family, and coordinate appropriate support or resources.

Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our website hosting, security, analytics, or related technology providers.

This may include your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, approximate location based on IP address, and information about how you interact with the site.

We use this information to operate and protect the website, identify technical problems, understand website usage, and improve the visitor experience.

Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Amazing Little Hearts website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, security, performance, and analytics.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that can help a website remember information about your visit. Some third-party services incorporated into our website may also use their own cookies or similar technologies.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some website features function.

How We Use Your Information
Amazing Little Hearts may use information collected through our website to:

 - Respond to questions, inquiries, and family support requests.
 - Communicate with families about available programs, resources, and opportunities.
 - Process and acknowledge donations through our donation service providers.
 - Coordinate volunteer participation, partnerships, and community activities.
 - Manage newsletter subscriptions and other requested communications.
 - Share organizational news, events, and opportunities to support our mission.
 - Understand website usage and improve our programs and communications.
 - Maintain website security and comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell personal information.

Donations and Payment Processing
Amazing Little Hearts uses third-party payment processing and fundraising services to accept donations and manage certain fundraising activities.

When you make a donation, you may be directed to a secure payment form operated by a third-party provider, such as PayPal. These providers collect and process payment information according to their own privacy and security policies.

ALH may receive information associated with your donation, such as your name, contact information, donation amount, date of contribution, and any preferences or messages you choose to share.

We use this information to acknowledge contributions, maintain donation records, communicate with supporters when appropriate, and meet applicable financial reporting and recordkeeping obligations.ALH does not directly collect or store complete credit card or payment account information submitted through third-party donation platforms.

We encourage donors to review the privacy policies of the payment providers they use.

Email Communications
If you subscribe to ALH's newsletter or other email communications, we may use an email marketing service provider to manage subscriptions and deliver messages.

Your name, email address, subscription preferences, and related engagement information may be processed by that provider on ALH's behalf.

You may unsubscribe from promotional email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link included in those messages.

We may still send non-promotional communications when necessary to respond to an inquiry, acknowledge a donation, or complete an interaction you initiated.

Third-Party Services and Embedded Content
The Amazing Little Hearts website may use third-party service providers for website hosting, contact forms, donations, email communications, analytics, security, event registration, and other website functionality.

Our website may also include embedded content such as videos, social media posts, images, forms, or other content provided by outside platforms.

When you interact with embedded content or third-party services, those providers may collect information about your activity according to their own privacy policies.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy practices of third-party services when interacting with them.

External Links
Our website may include links to hospitals, healthcare resources, community organizations, fundraising platforms, social media accounts, and other third-party websites.

ALH is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of websites operated by others.

Once you leave our website, the privacy policy of the website or service you visit will apply.

How We Share Information
ALH may share personal information with trusted service providers that perform services on our behalf, including website hosting, form processing, donation processing, email communications, analytics, and website security.

These providers may process information as necessary to deliver their services and are subject to their own contractual and legal responsibilities regarding personal information.

When coordinating family support, volunteer activities, or community programs, limited information may also be shared with authorized ALH representatives or relevant partners when reasonably necessary for the requested activity, with appropriate consent where required.

We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, respond to a valid legal request, protect the rights or safety of ALH or others, investigate fraud or security concerns, or maintain the integrity of our website and services.ALH does not sell personal information or share personal information for targeted advertising purposes.

How Long We Keep Information
ALH retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.

This may include responding to inquiries, coordinating family support or volunteer activities, maintaining requested communications, administering donations, fulfilling legal or administrative obligations, and maintaining appropriate organizational records.

Information that is no longer reasonably necessary will be deleted, anonymized, or securely disposed of when appropriate.

Data Security
Amazing Little Hearts takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

We recognize that families may share personal or sensitive information while seeking support, and we strive to handle those communications with care and discretion.

However, no website, online service, email system, or method of electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Visitors should use care when deciding what information to submit online.

Children and Family Privacy
Amazing Little Hearts serves families and children affected by congenital heart disease. Protecting children's personal information is particularly important to our organization.

Our website is intended primarily for parents, legal guardians, adult family members, donors, volunteers, community partners, and other adults interested in our mission.

Unless a form specifically states otherwise, our general website forms and email subscription forms are intended for individuals age 13 and older.ALH does not knowingly collect personal information online directly from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental or legal guardian consent where required by law.

If you are under 13, please do not submit your name, email address, phone number, health information, or other personal information through an ALH website form. Instead, ask a parent or legal guardian to contact ALH or complete the appropriate form on your behalf.

Parents and legal guardians may voluntarily provide information about their children when requesting family support or communicating with ALH. Such information will be used for the purposes described in this policy.

If ALH learns that personal information has been collected directly from a child under 13 without the required parental or guardian consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

Parents or guardians who believe ALH may have collected information about their child may contact us to ask about, review, or request deletion of that information.

Photos, Stories, and Family Experiences
ALH may share photographs, testimonials, and personal stories to highlight our mission, recognize supporters, celebrate community activities, and raise awareness of congenital heart disease.

When photographs or stories identify children or include personal health experiences, ALH seeks appropriate permission from the individuals involved or, when applicable, their parents or legal guardians before using that content in public communications.

Families who have questions or concerns about the use of their photographs, stories, or other identifying information may contact ALH using the information below.

Your Privacy Choices and Rights
You may contact Amazing Little Hearts to:

 - Ask about personal information you have provided to us.
 - Request correction of inaccurate information.
 - Request deletion of personal information when appropriate.
 - Change your email communication preferences.
 - Ask questions about how your information is collected, used, or shared.

Depending on where you live and the laws that apply, you may have additional rights relating to your personal information, including rights to access, correct, delete, or obtain certain information about how your personal data is used.

ALH will review privacy requests and respond as required by applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
Amazing Little Hearts may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our website, programs, technology, or privacy practices.

When significant changes are made, we will update the effective date displayed at the top of this page.

We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy or Amazing Little Hearts' privacy practices may be directed to:

Amazing Little Hearts (ALH)Email: amazinglittlehearts@yahoo.com
Website: amazinglittlehearts.com