Privacy Policy

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

Effective Date: June 22, 2025

Dear Thoughts ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, dearthoughtsgs.org, which is operated from the United States.

Information We May Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Information You Provide Directly
*Name and contact information
*Donation-related information (if applicable via third-party platforms)
*Marketing preferences
b. Automatically Collected Information
We use Google Analytics to collect technical data about your device and browsing behavior, including:
*IP address (with anonymization enabled)
*Browser type and version
*Pages visited and time spent
*Referral sources
We do not currently collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly submitted by you.

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How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

*Send newsletters or updates you request
*Respond to your inquiries
*Support donation or fundraising efforts
*Improve our website and content
*Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
*Analyze website traffic and usage patterns via Google Analytics

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Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services, including:

*Google AdSense: To display advertisements. These services may use cookies and collect data for ad targeting.
*Linked Donation Platforms: If you choose to donate, your information is processed by those platforms under their respective privacy policies.
*Google Analytics: To track and report website traffic. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize ads. Check Google’s privacy policy for more information.

We do not sell or share your personal information for direct profit.

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

*Understand how visitors use the site
*Customize advertisements via Google AdSense
*Collect analytics data via Google Analytics
**You may disable cookies through your browser settings. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

You can manage cookie settings through your browser.

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Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share limited data with:

*Service providers
*Advertising providers

Such parties are bound by their own privacy policies and legal obligations.

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User Rights

If you are located in certain jurisdictions, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:

*Accessing or updating your data
*Requesting deletion
*Withdrawing consent (e.g., unsubscribing from emails)

To exercise any rights, contact us at: dearthoughts.gs@gmail.com

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Links to Other Sites

Our website may link to external donations or third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.