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Our website address is: https://cunasdeesperanzathomas.org.
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Privacy Policy for Cunas de Esperanza Thomas Cradles of Hope AC
Effective Date: [April 11, 2026]
Last Updated: [April 11, 2026]
At Cunas de Esperanza Thomas Cradles of Hope AC (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website cunasdeesperanzathomas.org (the “Site”). This policy is designed to comply with the Mexican Federal Law for the Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (LFPDPPP) .
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Data You Voluntarily Provide
When you donate, sign up for a newsletter, or contact us, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Billing address (for donation receipts)
- Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors)
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our Site, our servers (hosted by Hostinger) may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website URLs
- Date and time of visits
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance user experience and for translation functionality (FreedomTranslate WP). You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
2. Legal Basis for Processing (Compliance with Mexican Law)
Under the LFPDPPP, we process your personal data based on:
- Consent: You explicitly agree when you submit a form, donate, or accept cookies.
- Legitimate Interest: To operate and secure our charity website.
You have the right to revoke your consent at any time (see Section 7 below).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process and acknowledge donations
- Send newsletters and updates about our charitable activities in Mexico
- Respond to your inquiries
- Improve our website’s functionality and translation features
- Comply with legal obligations (e.g., issuing tax receipts in Mexico)
Important for Mexican Charities: Under Mexican tax law, we may be required to retain donation records for a minimum of 5 years.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only with:
| Third Party | Purpose | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Hostinger | Website hosting (servers may be outside Mexico) | USA / Brazil / Europe |
| Payment Processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, Mercado Pago) | Donation processing | Varies |
| Email Marketing Service (e.g., Mailchimp, Brevo) | Sending newsletters | Varies |
| Google Translate / LibreTranslate | Automatic translation of website content | Cloud-based |
International Data Transfers: Some third parties operate outside Mexico. By using our Site, you acknowledge and consent to these transfers. We ensure that any international data transfer complies with LFPDPPP standards.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary:
- Donor records: 5 years (Mexican tax compliance)
- Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
- Contact form inquiries: 1 year
- Automatically collected data: 30 days
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- SSL encryption (HTTPS)
- Regular security updates via Hostinger
- Limited access to personal data
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
7. Your ARCO Rights (Mexican Law)
Under the LFPDPPP, you have the following ARCO rights:
| Right | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Access | Know what personal data we hold about you |
| Rectification | Correct inaccurate or incomplete data |
| Cancellation | Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention) |
| Opposition | Stop us from using your data for specific purposes |
To exercise your ARCO rights, please contact:
- Email: info@cunasdeesperanzathomas.org
- Physical Address: [your Mexico address, if any]
- Response Time: We will respond within 20 business days as required by Mexican law.
8. Cookies and Automatic Translation
Our website uses FreedomTranslate WP to automatically translate content based on your browser language. This plugin may:
- Read your browser’s language settings
- Store a cookie to remember your language preference
- Send page content to Google Translate or LibreTranslate for real-time translation
You can disable translation features in your browser settings, but the site may remain in English.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover such data, we will delete it immediately.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect changes. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.
11. Contact Information
For privacy questions or to exercise your ARCO rights:
Cunas de Esperanza Thomas Cradles of Hope AC
Email: info@cunasdeesperanzathomas.org
Phone: 33 3949 9867
Address: Juventino Rosas 64 A, Bullring, Chapala Jalisco.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After the approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if the visitor had visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
Suggested text: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long do we retain your data?
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users who register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights do you have over your data?
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Suggested text: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.