Privacy Policy

PRIVACY STATEMENT for IN OUR HANDS  

Effective Date: January 1, 2025  

At In Our Hands, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, participate in our service and learning trips, or engage with our nonprofit activities. By accessing our services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Statement.  

1. Information We Collect  
We collect the following types of information:  
Personal Information: Your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, date of birth, and emergency contact details when you register for trips or events.  
Payment Information: When you make donations or payments for trips, we collect billing information through secure third-party payment processors. Health and Safety Information: Medical conditions, allergies, or dietary preferences (as necessary for trip planning and safety)  

2. How We Use Your Information  
We use the information we collect to:  
Plan and coordinate service and learning strips.  
Communicate with you about upcoming trips, events, and initiatives. Process payments and donations.  
Ensure participant health and safety during trips.  
Improve our website and services. 

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure  
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information with:  
Trip and Service Partners: Relevant local partners and service organizations to facilitate trip logistics.  
Service Providers: Third-party vendors that provide operational services, including payment processing and website hosting.  
Legal Requirements: Authorities if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.  

4. Data Security  
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission or storage can be guaranteed 100% secure.  

5. Your Rights  
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:  
*Access, correct, or delete your personal information.  
*Opt-out of communications or data collection for specific purposes.  
To exercise these rights, please contact us at  
joanne@inourhandsadventures.com 

6. Children’s Privacy  
We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13 without parental consent. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the data promptly. 

7. Changes to This Privacy Statement  
We may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Changes will be posted on our website with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this page regularly.  

Contact Us  
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Statement or how we handle your data, please contact us:  

In Our Hands  
PO BOX 14494, ST PAUL, MN 55114  
Email: joanne@inourhandsadventures.com  
Phone: 651-398-3989  

By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Statement.