International Day of Hope Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 2025
Last Updated: June 3, 2025

The International Day of Hope (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is owned and operated by The Shine Hope Company. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at [www.internationaldayofhope.org] (the “Site”).

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal and non-personal information when you:

  • Sign up for updates or newsletters
  • Submit a “My Shine Hope Story” or event listing
  • Download resources or toolkits
  • Contact us through forms
  • Donate through our nonprofit partner, iFred (redirected to their site)
  • Use our site (via cookies or analytics tools)

Types of Information May Include:

  • Name, email address, city/country
  • Organization or school name
  • Hope story submissions or event details
  • IP address, browser type, device information (via cookies)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and submissions
  • To provide and personalize resources, tools, and updates related to the International Day of Hope
  • To process and display “My Shine Hope Story” or event submissions (with permission)
  • To communicate with you about events, news, and relevant campaigns
  • To improve the design, content, and performance of our website
  • To monitor website usage and understand user behavior using cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics)
  • To comply with legal obligations or enforce our Terms of Use 

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember preferences, and gather aggregated data about site traffic and interaction. These may include:

  • Essential cookies for basic functionality
  • Analytics cookies to understand how visitors engage with our content
  • Social media cookies for sharing tools or embedded content

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. For more detail, see Section 4: Cookies and Tracking Technologies.

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share information with:

  • Our nonprofit partner, iFred, to support implementation and fundraising
  • Service providers (email platforms, analytics) under confidentiality agreements
  • Law enforcement if required by law or legal process

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website, analyze how visitors engage with our content, and support our outreach efforts for the International Day of Hope.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for core functionality, such as secure access to forms or resource downloads.
  • Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our site, such as which pages are most visited. We use tools like Google Analytics to collect this data in aggregate and improve site performance.
  • Social Media Cookies: These allow you to share content on platforms like Facebook or X (Twitter), and may collect data when you interact with embedded social media features.

Managing Cookies:

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:

By using this site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Privacy Policy.

5. Your Rights

You may:

  • Request access, correction, or deletion of your data
  • Opt-out of emails at any time using the unsubscribe link
  • Contact us to inquire about your data or rights under GDPR/CCPA 

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The “Last Updated” date will reflect any revisions.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

The Shine Hope Company
Email: activate@theshinehopecompany.com