Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Helping Hearts, operating as a DBA of DDS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, EIN 93 2914722, respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when interacting with our website, our donation forms, and our team.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information needed to operate our charitable programs, process donations, and communicate with our supporters. This may include:

• Name, email address, and contact information you submit through forms.
• Donation details, including amounts, frequency, designated programs, and Zakat designation.
• Payment processing information handled by our third party payment processors, Stripe, PayPal, and Donorbox. We do not store credit card numbers on our servers.
• Basic anonymous website usage analytics, including pages visited and time on site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

• Process and acknowledge your donation.
• Issue tax deductible donation receipts.
• Communicate program updates, impact reports, and other foundation news, only if you opt in.
• Comply with applicable IRS and state nonprofit reporting requirements.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We share information only with:

• Trusted payment processors as required to complete your transaction.
• Government agencies as required by law, including IRS Form 990 reporting.

5. Data Security

We employ reasonable technical and operational safeguards to protect your information. All payment processing is handled through PCI compliant third party processors. While no system is perfectly secure, we work to ensure your data is treated with care.

6. Your Rights

You may at any time request to view, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. To make a request, email us at ddshelpinghearts@gmail.com.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the last updated date.

8. Contact

For questions about this policy, contact us at ddshelpinghearts@gmail.com. Helping Hearts is a registered DBA of DDS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization registered in Texas, USA.