Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Iskra z Polski + Scintilla de Polonia + Spark from Poland

Last Updated: October 13, 2025

At the ICONNEL Catholic Foundation Inc. ("ICONNEL," "we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard information when you visit our website at www.iskrazpolskiscintilladepoloniasparkfrompoland.org (the "Site") or interact with our services, including purchases and donations. We operate as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Polish Catholic heritage through community, spiritual growth, and care, as described at https://www.iconnel.org/about-us.

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. This policy complies with applicable New York State laws, including the SHIELD Act for data security and Attorney General guidance on website privacy disclosures. We do not sell your information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information needed to support our mission and provide services. This includes:

• Personal Information You Provide:

  • When you make a purchase or donation: Name, shipping address, email address, phone number, and payment details (processed securely by third parties like PayPal, Visa, or Mastercard—we do not store full card info).

  • When you contact us via email or forms: Name, email, and any details you share.

  • For voluntary donations: Similar details to confirm your gift and provide tax receipts.

• Automatic Information:

  • Device and usage data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the Site (using cookies or similar tools).

  • No sensitive data like health or financial account details beyond what's needed for transactions.

We do not collect information from children under 13, and the Site is not directed at them (see Section 8 for details).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process and ship orders or donations.

• Send shipping updates, order confirmations, or tax receipts.

• Occasionally share newsletters or updates about our faith-based work and new offerings (you can opt out anytime).

• Improve the Site, respond to inquiries, and support our non-profit mission.

• Comply with legal requirements, like tax reporting for donations.

Emails are used sparingly and only for these purposes—no spam or unrelated marketing.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share it only as needed:

• With trusted service providers: Shipping carriers (e.g., USPS) for delivery, payment processors for transactions, or email tools for newsletters.

• For legal reasons: If required by law, such as under New York data breach notification rules, or to protect our rights.

• With your consent: For example, if you ask us to share with a partner in our mission.

For donors, we follow New York and federal rules on reasonable safeguards and do not share identifiable info without permission, except for required IRS reporting (anonymized where possible).

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses basic cookies to enhance your experience, like remembering your session or analyzing traffic (via tools like Google Analytics, with anonymized data). We do not use them for targeted ads.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Our policy follows New York Attorney General guidance on clear disclosures about tracking.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including encryption for transmissions and secure storage, as required by the New York SHIELD Act. However, no system is fully secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute protection. If a breach occurs, we'll notify you as required by law.

Payment info is handled by PCI-compliant providers, keeping it off our servers.

6. Your Privacy Rights

While New York does not have a comprehensive privacy law like some states, you have these options:

• Access and Correction: Email us to see or update your info.

• Deletion: Request removal of your data (except where needed for legal or transaction records).

• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails via the link in messages or by contacting us.

• Do Not Track: We honor browser signals, though not all features support it.

To exercise rights, contact us at info@iconnel.org. We'll respond within 30 days.

7. International Users

The Site is hosted in the U.S. and governed by U.S. laws. If you access from outside, your info may cross borders. By using the Site, you consent to this.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their data. If we learn we have, we'll delete it promptly, per COPPA.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or laws. We'll post updates here with the new date and notify you via email if major. Continued use after changes means you accept them.

10. Contact Us

Questions about this policy? Reach out to:

• Email: info@iconnel.org

• Phone: 800-915-4266

• Mail: ICONNEL Catholic Foundation Inc., 1120 Avenue of the Americas, FL4, New York, NY 10036

Donations are voluntary and tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Thank you for supporting our mission—grace and peace to you.