Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 5, 2026

Emaho Foundation, Inc. (“Emaho,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at emahofoundation.org (the “Site”).

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Donation Information: When you make a donation, we collect your name, email address, mailing address, and payment information. Payment processing is handled by PayPal; we do not store your credit card or bank account numbers.
• Newsletter Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
• Contact Information: When you contact us, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message.
• Event Registration: When you register for meditations, workshops, or retreats, we collect your name and contact information.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: We may collect information about how you access and use the Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits.
• Local Storage: We use your browser's local storage to remember your preferences (such as theme and color settings). This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and acknowledge your donations
• Send donation receipts and tax acknowledgment letters
• Send newsletters and updates you have opted into
• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Manage event registrations
• Improve our Site and services
• Comply with legal obligations

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us with payment processing (PayPal), email delivery, and website hosting (Cloudflare), who are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or other legal process.

Cookies & Local Storage

Our Site does not use cookies for tracking, analytics, or advertising. We use your browser's local storage solely to remember your preferences (such as your chosen color theme and light/dark mode). This data is stored entirely on your device, is never transmitted to our servers, and can be cleared at any time through your browser settings.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Donation records are retained as required by IRS regulations for 501(c)(3) organizations.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at mail@emahofoundation.org.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it.

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

International Visitors

If you are visiting from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

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

Emaho Foundation, Inc. 11435 North Cave Creek Road, Suite #3 Phoenix, AZ 85020 Email: mail@emahofoundation.org Phone: (480) 704-4169