Privacy Policy

Sing For Smiles is committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, volunteers, partner organizations, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit this website and interact with our services. We recognize that privacy is important, and we strive to be transparent about our data practices while maintaining the trust you place in us.

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By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

  • Sing For Smiles collects personal information only when you voluntarily choose to provide it to us. We collect only the information necessary to fulfill our mission and maintain effective relationships with our partners and supporters.

    For Retirement homes interested in participating in our program, we collect the establishment name, the contact person's name and title, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

    Volunteers are asked to provide their full name, email address, phone number, and information about their availability and areas of interest. When visitors contact us with inquiries, we collect the information provided in those communications, including names, email addresses, and message content.


    When you provide personal information to us, you represent that the information is true, accurate, complete, and current, and that you have the legal authority to provide it.

  • We use your personal information to facilitate communication with retirement homes, partner organizations, volunteers, and supporters. This includes responding to inquiries and providing program updates. We also analyze how visitors interact with our website to improve user experience and enhance our services. Additionally, we may use the information we collect to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes when required.

  • All monetary donations to Sing For Smiles are processed securely through GoFundMe or Squarespace. We do not directly collect, process, or store payment card information on our servers. When you make a donation through GoFundMe or Squarespace, your financial information is handled exclusively by GoFundMe or Squarespace in accordance with their privacy policy and security standards. We receive only transaction confirmation details and basic donor information necessary for acknowledgment and tax receipts. For information about how GoFundMe or Squarespace protects your financial data, please review the GoFundMe or Squarespace Privacy Policy on their website.

  • When you browse our website, we may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device that helps us collect certain information automatically during your visit. The information collected through cookies includes your general geographic location at the country or regional level, pages visited and time spent on our site, referring website, browser type and device information, and date and time of access.

    We use this information to analyze website traffic patterns, improve website design and functionality, understand which content resonates with our audience, and optimize our programs and services. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain website features and functionality.

    Sing For Smiles does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our programs, provided they agree to maintain confidentiality.

  • Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties, including GoFundMe, social media platforms, and partner organizations. Sing For Smiles is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or terms of use of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit through links on our site before providing personal information. Your interactions with third-party websites are governed solely by their respective policies.

  • Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you are under 13 years of age, please do not submit any personal information through our website. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at singforsmilesva@gmail.com, and we will take prompt steps to remove such information.

  • Sing For Smiles is based in the United States, and our website is hosted on servers located in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our website and providing information to us, you consent to this transfer and processing.

  • Sing For Smiles reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. For material changes that significantly affect how we collect, use, or share personal information, we will provide more prominent notice on our website or via email when appropriate.

    We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

  • If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: at singforsmilesva@gmail.com


    We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry promptly and address any concerns you may have.

    Thank you for supporting Sing For Smiles and for trusting us with your information. Your privacy matters to us, and we are committed to protecting it while we work together to support seniors.