Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us.

Last updated: July 13, 2026

Bonds of Love Orphanage is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, visitors, and anyone who interacts with our organization. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

1. Data controller

Bonds of Love Orphanage is responsible for the processing, storage, and protection of personal data collected through our website, forms, email, or any other authorized means.

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: hogarlazosdeamoryesperanza@gmail.com

2. Information we collect

Depending on your interaction with us, we may request only the information necessary to assist you or process a donation.

  • Full name.
  • Email address.
  • Phone number.
  • Country of residence.
  • Donation amount.
  • Voluntary messages or comments.
  • Age (for volunteer applications only).
  • Skills, experience, or areas where you wish to volunteer.

We do not collect sensitive personal data unless there is a duly justified legal or administrative need.

3. How we use your information

Personal data may be used to:

  • Process and record donations.
  • Follow up on contributions received.
  • Answer questions or information requests.
  • Contact people interested in volunteering.
  • Share updates about our mission and activities.
  • Send thank-you messages or donation confirmations.
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations.

In the future, and only with your consent, we may send newsletters or communications related to our activities.

4. Donations

We currently receive donations through authorized platforms and bank transfers.

Donations are voluntary, and donor information is used solely to administer those contributions and communicate about them.

Bonds of Love Orphanage is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the United States (EIN 92-3015666). Please consult a tax professional regarding the deductibility of your donation.

5. Volunteer applications

Individuals interested in volunteering must be at least eighteen (18) years old.

Information submitted through the volunteer form is used solely to evaluate the application, communicate with the applicant, and coordinate future volunteer activities.

Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance as a volunteer.

6. Information security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against loss, alteration, unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

However, no electronic storage or transmission system can guarantee absolute security.

7. Sharing of information

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

Information may only be shared when:

  • It is necessary to process a donation through a payment platform.
  • It is required by a competent authority under applicable law.
  • There is a legal obligation to do so.

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies necessary for proper operation.

In the future, analytics or statistics tools may be implemented to improve the browsing experience.

Users may configure their browser to limit or reject cookies; however, some site features may be affected.

9. Protection of minors

Protecting the children and adolescents in our care is a top priority.

Although our website may contain photos, videos, or testimonials related to our work, we avoid publishing personal information that could put minors' privacy, safety, or integrity at risk.

Shared information is used only for informational, educational, and institutional transparency purposes.

10. Your rights

You may exercise your rights to access, rectify, cancel, or oppose the processing of your personal data at any time.

Please send your request to: hogarlazosdeamoryesperanza@gmail.com

Your request should include enough information to identify you and clearly describe the right you wish to exercise.

11. Data retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or to comply with applicable legal obligations. After that period, data will be deleted or anonymized when appropriate.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, administrative, or organizational changes.

Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Bonds of Love Orphanage

Email: hogarlazosdeamoryesperanza@gmail.com

Address: Fresno No. 44, San Juanito Itzícuaro, Morelia, Michoacán, México.

By using our website or voluntarily providing your personal information, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.