Privacy Policy

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Effective Date:  January 1st, 2026
Last Updated:  July 9th, 2026

Bridges International respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information shared with us through our website, contact forms, appointment forms, donation pages, volunteer inquiries, email communications, and other online or in-person interactions.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and how you may contact us with questions.

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Organization name
Donation information
Volunteer interest information
Appointment request details
Partnership inquiry details
Messages submitted through website forms
Information related to donated items
Any other information you choose to provide

We may also collect limited technical information when you visit our website, such as:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Time and date of visit
Website analytics information
Cookies or similar technologies

Bridges International may use information to:

Respond to questions and messages
Schedule appointments
Process donation inquiries
Coordinate donation drop-offs
Communicate with donors, volunteers, partners, and community members
Provide updates about programs, events, and opportunities
Improve our website and outreach
Maintain records for operational, legal, or reporting purposes
Protect the safety, security, and integrity of our organization and website

If donations are made through a third-party payment processor, payment information may be handled by that provider. Bridges International does not intentionally store full credit card numbers on its website.

Please review the privacy policies of any third-party donation or payment platforms used to complete a donation.

Bridges International respects donor privacy. We do not sell, rent, or trade donor personal information.

Donor information may be used to process donations, provide acknowledgments, issue receipts when applicable, communicate updates, and maintain appropriate records.

Donors may request to remain anonymous in public recognition materials.

We may share limited information only when necessary, including with:

Website hosting providers
Payment processors
Email or newsletter platforms
Professional advisors
Program partners, when needed to respond to a request
Government agencies or legal authorities, when required by law

We do not sell personal information.

Bridges International may serve individuals and families facing difficult circumstances. Please avoid submitting highly sensitive personal, medical, legal, immigration, domestic violence, trafficking, or crisis-related information through general website forms unless necessary.

If sensitive information is voluntarily submitted, we will use reasonable care to protect it and use it only for appropriate follow-up, referral, or support purposes.

Our website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate parent or guardian consent.

If we become aware that a child has submitted personal information without proper consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete or protect that information.

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand website traffic and improve visitor experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some website features may not work properly.

Our website may include links to third-party websites, donation platforms, social media pages, or partner resources. Bridges International is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.

We use reasonable safeguards to protect personal information. However, no website, email system, or online platform can guarantee complete security.

You may contact us to:

Update your information
Request removal from our mailing list
Ask questions about your personal information
Request deletion of certain information, where legally and practically possible
Request anonymous donor recognition

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

For privacy questions, contact:

Bridges International
664 Broadway Suite A
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Phone: (619) 616-5043
Email:  bridgesinternationalsdca@gmail.com