Ray4Hope Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2025

Ray4Hope (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website, ray4hope.com, or interact with our forms.

By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you submit a form on our website, we may collect:

Your name
Your email address
Your message or comments
Any additional information you choose to share

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry or manage your communication preferences.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, certain non-personal information may be collected automatically, such as:

IP address
Browser type
Pages visited
Device information
Basic usage analytics

This helps us improve the functionality and security of our website.

Google reCAPTCHA

We use Google reCAPTCHA v3 to protect our forms from spam and abuse.
reCAPTCHA may automatically collect information such as:

Device characteristics
Browser behavior
Cookies
Interaction patterns
IP address

Use of reCAPTCHA is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
https://policies.google.com/terms

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Respond to inquiries you submit
Communicate with volunteers, donors, or community members
Improve our website and services
Protect against spam and abuse using reCAPTCHA
Send occasional updates or announcements if you opt in

We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.

3. Email Updates and Communication

If you provide your email address for updates or communications, Ray4Hope may send occasional messages, including:

Organizational updates
Seasonal program announcements
Volunteer opportunities
Donation information or reminders
Community or event notifications

You may opt out or unsubscribe at any time by replying to the email or contacting us at adoptagrandparent@ray4hope.com.

We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable measures to safeguard your information, including:

Secure HTTPS encryption
Server-level security controls
Spam-filtering and bot protection
Limited internal access

While we strive to protect your data, no website can guarantee absolute security.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not share your information with third parties except:

With Google reCAPTCHA for spam and security analysis
When required to comply with legal obligations
When necessary to protect the safety or integrity of Ray4Hope

We do not sell your personal information.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use:

Essential security cookies
Basic site performance cookies
reCAPTCHA-related cookies
Anonymous usage tracking

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though certain features may not function properly.

7. External Links

Our website may link to external third-party sites (such as donation platforms or partner pages).
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites.

8. Your Rights

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

Request access to the information you submitted
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your contact form submissions
Opt out of communications

To make a request, email us at adoptagrandparent@ray4hope.com.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect those changes.
Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.