At 4th Trimester Mission, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting mothers and families in the months following childbirth, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect your personal data.
📋 Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you:
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Register for services or programs
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Fill out an intake or contact form
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Make a donation
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Participate in surveys, events, or check-ins
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Subscribe to updates or communications
Information may include:
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Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
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Names and ages of children (only when relevant to the support being provided)
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Health-related or family demographic information (only when voluntarily shared)
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Technical data such as IP address and browser type
All information is collected with your consent and only when necessary to support our programs.
👩👧 Information About Children
While our website and services are not directed to children, we may receive information about children from parents or guardians to better tailor our programs. This may include names, birthdates, or basic developmental details.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent and are committed to full COPPA compliance.
💬 How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
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Register you for events, visits, or ongoing support services
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Conduct personalized check-ins with you and your family
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Provide reminders for upcoming sessions or activities
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Share resources and parenting materials
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Send updates about our mission, programs, or fundraising efforts
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Process donations or offer receipts
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Improve our services and outreach strategies
We only use your information in ways that align with our nonprofit mission and never for commercial gain.
🔐 Data Protection
We take the security of your data seriously. We use:
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SSL encryption on all form submissions
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Restricted access to sensitive data
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Secure third-party services for processing donations and communications
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Regular reviews of our privacy practices
No sensitive financial data is stored on our servers.
🍪 Use of Cookies
Our website uses cookies to:
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Remember your preferences
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Help you navigate the site more efficiently
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Track site traffic for improvement purposes
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect your site experience.
🧑💻 Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share limited data with trusted partners who:
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Provide website, communication, or donation processing services
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Assist in program delivery under signed confidentiality agreements
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Are legally required to receive such data (e.g., in response to lawful requests)
We make every effort to ensure that third parties uphold strict privacy standards.
📱 Email & SMS Communication
If you opt in, we may contact you via email or SMS for:
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Appointment reminders and event details
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Personal check-ins and support follow-ups
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Community announcements and opportunities
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Occasional fundraising or volunteer outreach
You can unsubscribe at any time by following the link in any email or replying “STOP” to any text. We follow all CAN-SPAM and A2P 10DLC requirements.
⚠️ In Case of a Data Breach
Should a data breach occur, we will notify affected users by email and/or website notice within 7 business days, in line with Fair Information Practice Principles.
🛑 Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Request access to the personal information we have about you
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Correct or update your information
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Ask us to delete your information from our records
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Revoke your consent to receive communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us below.
📬 Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data:
Email: support@4thtrimestermission.org
Mailing Address: 2512 Independence Blvd Suite 100-031, Wilmington, NC 28412
Phone: (910) 473-5614
Effective Date: 5/23/25