Effective Date: May 26, 2025

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy describes what information mdsari.org collects, how we use it, and what your rights are regarding your data. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide:

- Donations: When you make a donation, we collect your name, email, billing address, donation amount, and payment method via Stripe.

- Contact Forms & Appointment Requests: When you fill out a form on the site, we collect information such as your name, email address, phone number, and any message you include.

- Email Communications: If you email us directly, we collect your contact details and any content in the message.

b. Information Collected Automatically:

- Your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system

- Pages you view and your interactions on the site

- Date/time of access and referral source (if applicable)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

- To process and confirm donations

- To respond to inquiries or appointment requests

- To send receipts and occasional updates (if you opted in)

- To improve the functionality and security of the website

- To comply with legal or regulatory requirements

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

3. Donations and Payment Processing

Donations on mdsari.org are securely processed through Stripe, a third-party payment processor. Stripe collects your payment information and processes transactions on our behalf.

- We do not store your full credit card number or sensitive payment details.

- We receive only limited data (e.g., your name, donation amount, and email) from Stripe.

See Stripe's privacy policy at https://stripe.com/privacy.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and may use third-party analytics services (like Google Analytics or Plausible) to track anonymous user behavior. These tools help us improve website performance and content.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may affect website functionality.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools to operate our website, such as:

- Stripe (payment processing)

- Web hosting providers

- Email or newsletter platforms (if applicable)

These services may process your data on our behalf under strict data protection agreements.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or disclose your personal data to unrelated third parties, except:

- When legally required (e.g., subpoena or court order)

- To service providers acting on our behalf (under confidentiality agreements)

- To enforce our legal rights or protect the safety of users

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill its purpose:

- Donation records are kept for tax and compliance reasons

- Form submissions and email inquiries may be retained for reference

- Non-personal analytical data is retained for reporting purposes

8. Data Security

We implement safeguards to protect your data, including:

- SSL encryption

- Access restrictions

- Regular site maintenance

However, no system is 100% secure.

9. Your Rights and Choices You may:

- Access your personal data

- Request correction or deletion

- Withdraw consent for communications

- Ask how your data is processed

To exercise your rights, contact: support@mdsari.org

10. Children's Privacy

This site is not for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. Contact us to remove any such data.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy and will post changes here with a new effective date.

12. Contact Information

Email: support@mdsari.org

Mailing Address:

8266 Mills Drive, Suite 6117

Miami, Fl 33283