Privacy Policy

Bridge to the Heart
Website: www.bridgetotheheart.org
Effective Date: 04/24/2025

 

1. Introduction
Bridge to the Heart operates the website located at www.bridgetotheheart.org as a nonprofit informational platform that aggregates and displays organizational information about hundreds of nonprofit, chesed, and community-support organizations. These organizations may include third-party websites, services, support centers, donation portals, volunteer initiatives, referral services, and other programs.

This Privacy Policy governs your use of the Website and explains how we collect, use, store, process, disclose, and protect your information when you access or interact with this Website. This Policy also explains how we treat data associated with the third-party organizations listed on our platform and the links provided to their respective websites and services. By using the Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy in full. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Website immediately.

 

2. Scope of This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies solely to your use of this Website. While this Website may link to, reference, or describe third-party organizations and their services, each of those organizations is responsible for maintaining its own privacy policies and terms of service. We are not liable for the actions, privacy practices, or content of any third-party website or organization linked from our Website.

 

3. Information We Collect
We collect both Personal Information and Non-Personal Information through the Website as described below:

 

A. Personal Information
Personal information is data that can be used to identify or contact you directly. You may provide us with such information when you:

~ Contact us via our contact form or email

~ Submit feedback or inquiries about organizations listed

~ Sign up for newsletters, updates, or alerts (if available)

~ Request to have your organization listed or updated on our platform

This may include:

~Name

~Email address

~Phone number

~Organization affiliation

~Position or title

~Message content

~IP address (if submitting via forms)

 

B. Non-Personal Information
Automatically collected data that cannot be used to directly identify you may include:

~ Browser type and version

~ Operating system

~ IP address and geographic location

~ Time zone

~ Referring URLs

~ Time spent on various pages

~ Click behavior and navigation patterns

~ Device identifiers

~ Use of cookies, scripts, beacons, and other tracking technologies

We may collect this information via standard web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to assess user engagement and improve the functionality and content of our Website.

 

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the Website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that enable us to:

~ Recognize returning visitors

~ Monitor Website performance

~ Analyze traffic patterns

~ Improve user functionality

Managing Cookies: You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but please be aware that some features of the Website may not function properly as a result.

 

5. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:

~ Maintain, operate, and enhance the Website

~ Provide accurate listings of community organizations

~ Improve navigation and search features

~ Respond to user inquiries and requests

~ Monitor and analyze usage trends

~ Maintain the integrity and security of the Website

~ Notify users of changes to the Website or policies

We do not sell or rent your personal information under any circumstances.

 

6. Third-Party Listings and External Links
Bridge to the Heart displays and maintains informational listings for hundreds of third-party organizations, each of which may include:

~ Descriptions of services

~ Contact information

~ External URLs to the organization's websites

~ Hyperlinks to donation pages or fundraising campaigns

~ Embedded maps, forms, or external media

 

Please note:

These third-party organizations are not affiliated with Bridge to the Heart unless explicitly stated. Clicking on an external link or donation portal will direct you away from our Website. Bridge to the Heart has no control over and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any third-party website. It is your responsibility to review the privacy policies, terms of use, and fundraising transparency of any third-party organization before submitting personal or financial information to them.

 

7. Donations and Payment Information
Bridge to the Heart does not process donations directly through our Website. If a user clicks a link to donate to an organization, they are redirected to that organization’s own payment processing system. We do not collect, access, store, or process:

~ Credit card or banking information

~ Donation amounts

~ Recurring payment data

Any such data is handled exclusively by the third-party organization’s payment processor (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, Classy, Network for Good). Use of those services is subject to the third party’s own privacy policy and terms of service.

 

8. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your data. However, we may disclose your information in the following cases:

~ To service providers who support our web infrastructure (e.g., hosting, security, analytics), under confidentiality agreements

~ When required to comply with lawful requests, subpoenas, or court orders

~ To protect the rights, safety, or property of Bridge to the Heart, our users, or the public

~ In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer, in accordance with applicable law

We take care to limit data access to only those who need it to fulfill their role.

 

9. Data Retention and Storage
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this Policy or to comply with legal obligations. When personal data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it. Data may be stored on servers in the United States or other jurisdictions. By using the Website, you acknowledge and consent to such international data transfers.

 

10. Security of Your Information
We implement industry-standard technical, administrative, and physical security safeguards to protect the integrity and confidentiality of user data. These include:

~ SSL encryption

~ Access controls

~ Firewalls and malware scanning

~ Regular software updates

However, no system can guarantee 100% security. You acknowledge that information provided over the Internet carries inherent risk and agree that Bridge to the Heart is not liable for any unauthorized access or breach beyond our reasonable control.

 

11. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:

~ The right to access your personal data

~ The right to request correction or deletion of your information

~ The right to object to processing or withdraw consent

~ The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

~ To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in Section 15.

 

12. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If we learn that a child under 13 has submitted data, we will delete it immediately.

 

13. Aggregated and Anonymized Data
We may aggregate non-personal information for research, statistical reporting, or Website improvement. Such data will not be linked to individual users and will not identify you personally.

 

14. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will become effective upon being posted to the Website, with the updated date listed at the top. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

 

15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your interactions with the Website, you may contact us at:

Bridge to the Heart
Website: www.bridgetotheheart.org
Email: bridgetotheheart.info@gmail.com
Phone: +1 516 913-2172

 

16. Disclaimer of Liability Regarding External Listings
Bridge to the Heart provides access to community-based resources and organizations for informational purposes only. Inclusion on this Website does not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. We do not verify the internal governance, financial practices, religious affiliation, or personnel of any listed organization. Users are solely responsible for conducting due diligence before engaging with or donating to any external entity.

 

We are not liable for:

~ Misuse of funds by external organizations

~ Inaccuracies or outdated information in listings

~ Harm resulting from interacting with any third party linked on this Website

 

Use of www.bridgetotheheart.org signifies your acceptance of this Privacy Policy.