Privacy Policy - Volunteers of Lourdes
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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

What We Collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary to fulfill the logistical service you hire us for:

  • Identification Data: Your name and email address (to send you proof of delivery).
  • Content of the Shipment: The text of your message, petition, or prayer.
  • Technical Data: IP address and browser type (for security reasons and fraud prevention).

Note on Payments

We DO NOT store your full credit or debit card information. All financial information is processed in an encrypted and secure manner directly by Stripe, our PCI-DSS certified payment processor.

What We DO NOT Collect

  • We DO NOT collect biometric data.
  • We DO NOT collect your precise geolocation.
  • We DO NOT request social security numbers or government IDs.
  • We DO NOT collect sensitive medical records (other than what you voluntarily write in your petition).

How We Use Your Information

We use your data exclusively for:

  1. Logistics: Printing your letter and coordinating with the courier in France for physical delivery.
  2. Evidence: Sending the fulfillment photograph to your email address.
  3. Support: Responding to your questions or issues regarding your order.
  4. Legal: Complying with tax and legal regulations in the US and Europe.

Who Do We Share Your Data With?

We only share the strictly necessary information with our operational partners to make the service possible:

  • Couriers in France: They receive the print file (your letter) and your first name to perform the delivery.
  • Stripe: Receives the necessary data to process the payment securely.
  • Email Provider: To send you automated notifications about your order.

We NEVER sell, rent, or trade your personal data with third parties for advertising purposes.

Your Rights

You have the right to request a copy of the data we have about you, or to request that we delete your data from our servers once the service is completed. To exercise these rights, simply email [email protected].