Privacy Policy

International Charity House (“ICH,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the privacy of donors, Fellows, volunteers, website visitors, and families who engage with our programs. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the commitments we make—especially regarding donor data, in alignment with Google Ad Grants nonprofit requirements and responsible U.S. nonprofit practice.

1. Who we are

International Charity House is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Our Employer Identification Number is 32-0364590. Our principal mailing address is 4232 Admore Place, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA. Our Principal Officer is Hortence Beya Tshimini. Our official email is admin@internationalcharityhouse.org.

2. Information we collect

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
• Donation amounts, designations, and acknowledgment preferences
• Fellowship or volunteer application details and availability
• Messages submitted through website forms or email
• Event registration information

When you browse our website, standard technical data (such as browser type, device type, and pages viewed) may be processed by our hosting provider for security and performance. We do not use that data to sell advertising audiences.

3. How we use information

We use personal information to:

• Process gifts and issue donation receipts
• Respond to inquiries and administer Fellowship applications
• Operate programs, workshops, and volunteer placements
• Send optional updates about our mission when you have opted in or have an existing relationship with us
• Meet legal, accounting, and IRS recordkeeping obligations
• Protect the security and integrity of our systems

4. Donor privacy (strict commitment)

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share donor contact info with third parties. Donor lists are not exchanged with other nonprofits, commercial list brokers, or marketing cooperatives. Access to donor records is limited to authorized board officers and designated staff or contractors bound to confidentiality who need the information to process gifts, issue receipts, or fulfill legal duties.

5. When we may disclose information

We may disclose personal information only when:

• Required by law, regulation, subpoena, or valid legal process
• Necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of ICH, our participants, or the public
• Provided to vetted service providers (for example, payment processors, email delivery, or accountants) solely to perform services for ICH under confidentiality expectations
• You give us explicit permission

Service providers are not permitted to use donor contact information for their own marketing.

6. Children’s privacy

Our public website is intended for adults and older teens exploring Fellowship or donation opportunities. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this website. Program participation involving minors is handled through appropriate guardian consent and partner-site protocols offline.

7. Data retention & security

We retain donation and program records for as long as needed for legitimate nonprofit operations and applicable legal retention periods. We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards; no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we encourage careful use of email for sensitive matters.

8. Your choices

You may request access to or correction of your contact information, or ask to be removed from optional email updates, by contacting admin@internationalcharityhouse.org. We will honor unsubscribe requests for marketing-style updates. Transactional messages related to donations or applications may still be necessary.

9. External links

Our website may link to third-party sites (including image CDNs or partner resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. Review their policies before providing personal information.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The effective date at the top of this page will be revised when material changes occur. Continued use of our website after an update constitutes notice of the revised policy.

11. Contact

Questions about privacy or donor data should be directed to:

International Charity House
Attn: Privacy / Principal Officer Hortence Beya Tshimini
4232 Admore Place, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA
Email: admin@internationalcharityhouse.org
EIN: 32-0364590

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