Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 11, 2026

Kadash Healing Ground is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal information. As a nonprofit organization dedicated to holistic healing, restoration, and community empowerment, we treat your data with the same care and respect we bring to every person we serve.

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors of our website, members, donors, volunteers, partners, event participants, email subscribers, and anyone who interacts with our programs — including future Wholeganicare interest-list registrants. By using our website or engaging with our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to serve you effectively and fulfill our mission. The types of information we collect depend on how you interact with us.

Website Visitors

• Standard browser data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.
• Usage analytics to help us understand how visitors navigate our site and improve user experience.
• Cookies and similar technologies that support site functionality and remember your preferences.

Membership Registration

• Full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Membership tier, payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors), and billing history.
• Wellness interests and preferences to help us tailor communications and program recommendations.

Donations

• Donor name, email address, billing address, and payment details (handled by PCI-compliant payment processors).
• Donation amount, frequency (one-time or recurring), and campaign or program designation.
• Tax receipt preferences and acknowledgment requests.

Volunteer Applications

• Contact information, background information, skills, availability, and areas of interest.
• Emergency contact details and any accommodations needed.
• References and background check information where applicable and legally required.

Partner Inquiries

• Organization name, representative contact information, and partnership proposal details.
• Business or organizational affiliations and areas of collaboration interest.

Email Subscriptions

• First name, email address, and selected interest categories (e.g., Flavor Medicine, Veteran Restoration, Women's Wellness, Community Events, Wholeganicare Updates, Volunteer Opportunities).
• Engagement data such as open rates and click activity to help us send relevant, valuable communications.

Event Registrations

• Name, email, phone number, and ticket or registration details.
• Dietary restrictions, accessibility needs, and emergency contact information.
• Payment information for ticketed events (processed by secure third-party providers).

Wholeganicare Interest Lists

• Name, email address, and expressed interests related to future Wholeganicare coverage plans.
• Date of registration and any preferences selected regarding member wellness plan updates.

2. How We Use Your Information

Kadash Healing Ground uses your information solely to advance our mission and serve you better. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

• Program Delivery: To register you for workshops, courses, events, and membership programs; to communicate schedule changes; and to provide personalized wellness resources.
• Donation Processing: To process contributions, issue tax receipts, send acknowledgment communications, and report on the impact of your generosity.
• Volunteer Coordination: To match volunteers with appropriate opportunities, communicate schedules, and recognize volunteer contributions.
• Partnership Development: To evaluate partnership proposals, coordinate collaboration activities, and maintain professional relationships.
• Community Communication: To send newsletters, event invitations, program updates, and healing resources aligned with your selected interests.
• Website Improvement: To analyze site usage, diagnose technical issues, and enhance the overall visitor experience.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and nonprofit reporting requirements.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

• All sensitive data transmitted through our website is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols.
• Payment information is processed exclusively through PCI-compliant third-party processors. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
• Access to personal information is limited to authorized staff and volunteers who need it to perform their duties.
• We regularly review our data practices and security measures to address emerging risks.

While we strive to protect your data, no internet transmission or storage system is completely secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and contact us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your information.

4. Email Communication Policies

When you subscribe to Kadash Healing Ground communications or provide your email through any form, you join our healing community with clear expectations:

• Consent-based: We only send marketing and update emails to individuals who have opted in or provided email in the context of an existing relationship.
• Interest-aligned: We use your selected interests to send relevant content. You may update your preferences or unsubscribe at any time.
• Frequency: We respect your inbox. Communications are sent on a thoughtful schedule designed to inform without overwhelming.
• Unsubscribe: Every email includes a clear unsubscribe link. Opting out stops marketing emails promptly; you may still receive transactional messages related to donations, registrations, or memberships.
• Third-party email services: We use reputable email service providers to manage subscriptions and deliver communications. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only on our behalf.

5. Sharing and Disclosure

Kadash Healing Ground does not sell your personal information. We may share limited information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties that help us process payments, manage email communications, host our website, or analyze data. They are authorized to use your information only as necessary to perform services for us.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or when necessary to protect our rights, safety, or property.
• Organizational Transparency: Aggregate, de-identified data may be shared in impact reports or funding disclosures where individual identities cannot be determined.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, remember preferences, and gather analytics. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some features of the site may not function properly without them.

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site operation and security.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings across visits.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage patterns so we can improve content and navigation.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have meaningful control over your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Preferences: Update your communication interests or unsubscribe from emails at any time.
• Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format where feasible.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and may request verification of identity to protect your privacy.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Donation records are retained for tax and audit purposes in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards. Inactive email subscribers may be removed from active mailing lists after extended periods of non-engagement.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites operated by partner organizations, sponsors, or resources we believe are valuable. This Privacy Policy applies only to Kadash Healing Ground. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites and encourage you to review their policies before submitting personal information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or organizational growth. The effective date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated through our website or email where appropriate. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, we welcome your outreach.