Our Commitment to Privacy
Hands of Mercy knows that you care how information about you is used and shared, and we appreciate you trusting that we will do so carefully and sensibly. To better protect your privacy, we provide this Privacy Policy explaining our online information practices and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used on this website. The information below explains our policy regarding your privacy and the www.charitywater.org website. By visiting www.handsofmercy.org, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Notice.
Our www.handsofmercy.org website is maintained by Hands of Mercy, with headquarters at 9525 Courtyard Cove Ft Wayne, IN 46825 U.S Telephone 260-490-2908.
What Personally Identifiable Information is Collected on this Site?
When you visit our website, you may provide us with personal information (such as name, address, e-mail address, telephone numbers and/or credit/debit card information) that you knowingly choose to disclose, which is collected on an individual basis for various purposes. These purposes include registering to receive e-mail newsletters or other materials, requesting further information from us about projects and services, donating to us, making requests, submitting a form on our website, or simply asking a question. We receive and store any information you enter on our website or give us in any other way. We ask for personal information so that we can fulfill your request and return your message. This information is retained and used in accordance with existing laws, rules, regulations, and other policies. Hands of Mercy does not collect personal information from you unless you provide it to us. If you choose not to provide any of that information, we may not be able to fulfill your request or complete your order, but you will still be free to browse the other sections of the websites owned and administered by Hands of Mercy. This means that you can visit our site without telling us who you are or revealing any personally identifiable information about yourself.
The Way We Use Information
When you supply information about yourself for a specific purpose, we use the information for only that purpose (such as to provide the service or information you have requested). For example, you may be asked to give us individual information to receive information, to make a donation. You can register with our website if you would like to receive updates on our new projects and services. Information you submit on our website will not be used for this purpose unless you fill out the registration form. Hands of Mercy does not sell, rent, give-away or share its e-mail addresses or other information with outside sources.
Our Commitment to Data Security
Personally identifiable information is stored on our server and is not publicly accessible. Further, personally identifiable information is only accessed by Hands of Mercy personnel on a "need to know" basis. To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. Additionally, sensitive data such as credit card numbers are encrypted using SSL and other industry standard measures, to provide an additional level of security.
Choice/Opt-Out
If you have registered to receive e-mail communications from us and later change your mind, you may contact us to have your name removed from our distribution lists. You have the following options to do this:
You can send an e-mail to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
You can send mail to the following address:
Hands of Mercy
9525 Courtyard Cove
Ft Wayne, IN 46825
Correct/Update
If you would like to verify the data we have received from you or to make corrections to it, you may This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. directly at the e-mail and mail addresses provided above.
Online Registration Information
You will provide us with information about yourself and your organization when you register for fundraising, donations. This information is not used for any other purpose than to fulfill your request and is not shared with outside parties. However, visitors should be aware that information collected through the Hands of Mercy web site may be subject to examination and inspection if such information is a public record or not otherwise protected from disclosure.
Links
This website may contain links to other Web sites. Please note that when you click on one of these links, you are entering another site. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of these linked websites as their privacy policy may differ from ours.
E-mail Links
We use e-mail links located on this site to allow you to contact us directly via e-mail. We use the information provided in your e-mail to respond to your questions or comments. We may also store your comments for future reference.
Email Communications
We publish an e-newsletter that is sent periodically. You may subscribe to or unsubscribe from the email at any time. Occasionally we may send announcements about Hands of Mercy events to the mailing. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Changes to this Privacy Statement
Changing business practices and circumstances may require that we make changes to this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this website. Hands of Mercy reserves the right to modify its website and/or this Privacy Policy at any time and users are deemed to be apprised of and bound by any such modifications. Our goal is to provide all services to visitors to the Hands of Mercy website in an accessible, efficient and friendly manner while maintaining their privacy. If you have comments or questions regarding privacy, please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Legal Disclaimer
We may disclose personal information when required by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary in order to conform to the edicts of the law or comply with legal process served on Hands of Mercy.
For More Information
If you have any questions, concerns or comments about privacy at our charitywater.org website, please send us a description of your concern via e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Pat at (260) 490-2908.