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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 28, 2026

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Spirit of the Grove ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website hosted on the Wix platform. We are a nonprofit organization based in Robeson County, North Carolina. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our global visitors, donors, and supporters.

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This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a donation. Please read this policy carefully.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our website, join our mailing list, or make a donation. This includes:

  • Personal Identifiers: Name, billing address, shipping address, email address, and phone number.

  • Financial Data: Payment card details, bank account numbers, or third-party payment tokens.

  • Technical Data: IP addresses, browser types, and cookie identifiers collected automatically through Wix.

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2. How We Collect Information

  • Directly From You: Fillable forms, newsletter sign-ups, contact pages, and donation portals.

  • Automated Technologies: Wix uses cookies and tracking technologies to optimize website performance and analyze traffic.

  • Third-Party Integrations: Payment processors operating on our Wix site pass transactional status to us.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your collected data to support our mission and ensure a smooth user experience:

  • To process your donations securely and issue tax-deductible receipts.

  • To send updates, newsletters, and marketing materials (you can opt out at any time).

  • To respond to comments, questions, and customer service requests.

  • To monitor and analyze website usage trends to improve our platform.

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4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share data with trusted third parties who help us run our organization:

  • Wix: Our website platform hosts our data on secure servers.

  • Payment Processors: Your financial data is handled directly by secure, PCI-compliant payment gateways integrated into Wix. We do not store your full credit card numbers.

  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose data if required by North Carolina, federal, or applicable global laws.

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5. International Data Transfers (Global Visitors)

Because we accept global donations, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our website, you consent to this transfer. We take all reasonable steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with international frameworks like the EU GDPR where applicable.

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6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live (such as the EU or specific US states), you may have the following rights:

  • Access & Deletion: The right to request a copy of your data or ask us to delete it.

  • Opt-Out: The right to unsubscribe from our email communications instantly via the "Unsubscribe" link.

  • Cookie Management: You can change your browser settings to refuse cookies.

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7. Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures provided by Wix and our payment processors to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission over the internet can be guaranteed 100% secure.

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If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: 

Spirit of the Grove
Info@spiritofthegrove.com
1(910) 316 - 2895

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