Effective Date: February 5, 2026

 

The Take My Hand Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “the Foundation”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information with care, respect, and responsibility.

 

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information shared with us through our website and services.

 

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Our Role

 

The Take My Hand Foundation is a nonprofit organization that connects first responders and their families to trusted, vetted support organizations. We do not provide direct clinical, medical, therapeutic, or emergency services.

 

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Information We Collect

 

We may collect limited personal information when you:

    •    Submit a “Get Support” or contact form

    •    Express interest in becoming a partner or volunteer

    •    Make a donation

    •    Communicate with us directly

 

Information may include:

    •    Name

    •    Email address

    •    Phone number (if provided)

    •    General information related to support needs or partnership interest

 

We intentionally limit the information we collect and do not request diagnoses, medical records, or detailed clinical histories.

 

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How We Use Information

 

Information shared with us is used solely to:

    •    Respond to inquiries

    •    Review and process support requests

    •    Facilitate referrals to appropriate partner organizations

    •    Communicate with partners, donors, or community members

    •    Maintain internal records necessary for nonprofit operations

 

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

 

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Referral & Partner Disclosures

 

If you request support, we may share limited, relevant information with a partner organization for the sole purpose of making a referral. Information is shared only when reasonably necessary and with your consent.

 

The Take My Hand Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices of independent partner organizations once a referral is made.

 

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Data Security

 

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to safeguard personal information, including:

    •    Restricted access to sensitive data

    •    Secure storage of digital records

    •    Internal policies governing data handling and retention

 

While no system can guarantee absolute security, we are committed to protecting information to the best of our ability.

 

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Data Retention

 

Information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose, comply with legal obligations, or support operational needs. Records are securely deleted or destroyed in accordance with our internal document retention practices.

 

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Donations

 

Donation processing may be handled by third-party payment platforms. We do not store full payment or financial account information on our servers.

 

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Children’s Privacy

 

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

 

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Changes to This Policy

 

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

 

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Contact Us

 

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us through our website.