Thankful Hearts of Texas Inc.
Thankful Hearts of Texas Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website thankfull.org and use our services.
By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our Services.
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
The personal information we collect may include:
| Category | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Information | Name, email address, phone number, mailing address | Communication, donation receipts, volunteer coordination |
| Financial Information | Payment card details, billing address (processed securely by payment processors) | Donation processing, transaction records |
| Demographic Information | Age range, interests, affiliation with schools or organizations | Program customization, impact reporting |
| Technical Information | IP address, browser type, device information, cookies | Website functionality, analytics, security |
When you use our Services, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Process donations and provide tax receipts | Contractual necessity, legal obligations |
| Coordinate volunteer activities and events | Contractual necessity, legitimate interests |
| Send newsletters and organizational updates | Consent, legitimate interests |
| Respond to inquiries and provide support | Contractual necessity, legitimate interests |
| Improve our website and services | Legitimate interests |
| Comply with legal obligations | Legal compliance |
| Measure program effectiveness and impact | Legitimate interests |
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website:
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Donation records | 7 years (for tax and legal compliance) |
| Volunteer information | 3 years after last activity |
| Newsletter subscriptions | Until unsubscribe request |
| Website analytics | 26 months |
| General inquiries | 2 years after resolution |
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.
Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.
Thankful Hearts of Texas Inc. is based in the United States. If you are accessing our Services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Address:
56 Big Trl
Missouri City, TX 77459
United States
Email: info@thankfull.org
Website: thankfull.org
EIN: 46-5751783
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the information above. We typically respond to privacy-related inquiries within 5-7 business days.