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Privacy Policy
Effective Date:
May 5, 2025

Wind Haven Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website www.windhavenfoundation.org (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your personal information when you visit or interact with our Site.

By using this Site, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please refrain from using our Site.


1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information when you interact with our Site.

A. Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Payment information (for donations or purchases)

This information is provided voluntarily through forms, newsletter sign-ups, purchases, donations, or direct communication with us.

B. Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Site, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring websites

We use this data to improve our website and user experience.


2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and improve our services
  • Process donations and transactions
  • Respond to inquiries and provide support
  • Send newsletters and updates (with opt-out options)
  • Prevent fraudulent activity and maintain security
  • Comply with legal obligations

We never sell or rent your personal information.


3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience. Cookies allow us to remember user preferences, analyze traffic, and improve services.

Your Cookie Choices

You can set your browser to refuse cookies or notify you when a cookie is being used. However, disabling cookies may impact certain functionalities of our Site.

For more information, visit All About Cookies.


4. Third-Party Service Providers

We may use third-party service providers for payment processing, analytics, and marketing. These providers may have access to your information only to perform necessary services on our behalf.

Notable third parties include:

  • Google Analytics (Website usage tracking)
  • Stripe/PayPal (Payment processing)
  • Mailchimp (Email marketing)

Each provider has its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review their terms.


5. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use caution when sharing sensitive information online.


6. Links to External Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing any personal information.


7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take immediate steps to delete it. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with information should contact us at support@windhavenfoundation.org.


8. Your Privacy Rights

A. Opting Out of Communications

You may unsubscribe from our emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or contacting us directly.

B. Accessing or Deleting Your Data

You may request access to or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at support@windhavenfoundation.org. We will process requests in compliance with applicable laws.


9. Non-Discrimination Policy

Wind Haven Foundation does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other status. We are committed to an inclusive and supportive environment for all individuals. (John 3:16)


10. Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on our Site are affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These funds help support our mission (and occasionally, our coffee).


11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes take effect immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this page for the latest updates.

Last Updated: May 5, 2025


12. Contact Information

Email: support@windhavenfoundation.org

 

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    How can I make a donation? You can make a donation on our online donation form. Donations benefit victims of Domestic Violence and are tax deductible.

    Which payment methods are accepted? We accept all major credit cards for our premium membership. Donations can be made using a credit card or PayPal. Digital products on our site, IE e-books, can be purchased using a credit card or PayPal. Physical books are sold on Amazon.com, and our merchandise is sold through Printify.

    What is your refund policy? Our website accepts donations, and all proceeds from our digital products, books, and merch benefit our nonprofit mission. Therefore, we do not generally provide refunds. For a complete overview of our refund policy, please visit our “Refund Policy” page.

    How can I access my account? To access your account, you can visit our quick links menu and select the “Account” link or click below:

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    Can I request that you post an article or resource link on your website? YES! You can send us topic requests, or if you have an article you’d like us to consider for publication, you can send it to us in the contact form and put “Article Publication Request” in the subject. If you are a business or organization requesting an article publication, we require a backlink to be placed on your website back to the article our site. If you would like us to consider your website link as a potential resource on our domestic violence search engine, we require a backlink to our site’s resource page which hosts our custom search engine for domestic violence resources. For domestic violence resources to be added to our search engine, please send us a message including the subject: “Resource Link Request.” *All articles and reciprocal links must be content related to domestic violence and other relationship topics on our website. 

    How do I submit a speaking request? To request Wind Haven to speak at your next event, please submit the contact form and put “Speaking Request” in the subject field.

    To be considered, the Message Field should contain the following:

    1. Date Requested
    2. Time Requested (i.e. From 11AM to 1PM — Time Zone}
    3. Event Location (City/State)
    4. Event Venue Name
    5. Type of Event (Church Service, Conference, Workshop, etc.)
    6. Targeted Audience (General, Singles, Couples, Leaders, etc.)
    7. Organization Name and Organization web site
    8. Primary Contact (Name, Email, Phone)
    9. Any additional details pertinent to your event

    Your request will be reviewed and someone will follow up with you.

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    What Your Donation Supports:

    • General Operations – So we can keep showing up

    • Survivor Support – Peer-mentorship, trauma recovery, pastoral care, & more

    • Survivor Resources – Downloadable eBooks, a comprehensive domestic violence resources database, blogs, toolkits, & more

    • Virtual Recovery Center – Healing courses and content designed by Overcomers for survivors for holistic domestic abuse recovery

    • Bug-Out-Bag List & Safety Planning – Our flagship bug-out-bag list and fillable safety-plan

    • Leadership Development – Training Overcomers to lead

    • Future Initiatives* – Survivor emergency fund and our pioneer nonprofit housing stewardship initiative 


    *Survivor Emergency Fund

    • Rent and utility deposit for permanent housing
    • Emergency relocation  
    • Household furnishings
    • Transportation
    • Clothing and personal essentials
    • Trauma-informed therapy
    • Groceries


    *Nonprofit Housing Stewardship Fund

    • Safe, healthy, and affordable housing for individuals and families in need
    • Support for those experiencing homelessness or housing instability
    • Maintenance, upgrades, and oversight to ensure long-term habitability
    • Advocacy for fair housing practices and tenant rights
    • Community education to prevent systemic neglect and unsafe living conditions
    • Access to resources that promote stability, security, and opportunity for all
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