Your Privacy Matters

Privacy Policy

At MyELRO, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

Last Updated: January 2025
Reading Time: 8-10 minutes

Introduction

Eternal Life's Restoration Outreach ("MyELRO," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, make a donation, volunteer, or use our services.

Our Commitment to You

As a faith-based organization serving vulnerable populations, we understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality. We handle all personal information with the utmost care and respect, in alignment with our mission to restore hope and dignity.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as some data automatically when you interact with our services.

Personal Information

  • Contact details (name, email, phone, address)
  • Donation and payment information
  • Volunteer application details
  • Program participation information

Automatic Collection

  • Device and browser information
  • Website usage data and analytics
  • IP address and general location
  • Cookies and similar technologies

Sensitive Information

For program participants, we may collect sensitive information necessary to provide services, such as health information or personal circumstances. This information is handled with extra security measures and only used for its intended purpose.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to further our mission of providing shelter, support, and resources to those in need.

Service Provision

To provide shelter, meals, counseling, and other support services to program participants.

Communication

To send updates about our programs, events, and opportunities to get involved.

Donor Management

To process donations, send receipts, and maintain donor records for tax purposes.

Program Improvement

To analyze service effectiveness and improve our programs for those we serve.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your information based on: (1) your consent, (2) the necessity to fulfill our contractual obligations, (3) our legitimate interests in operating our organization, and (4) compliance with legal obligations.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in limited circumstances:

Service Providers

With trusted partners who help us operate our website, process donations, or deliver services, under strict confidentiality agreements.

Legal Requirements

When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of MyELRO, our clients, or others.

Program Partners

With partner organizations who provide complementary services to our clients, with appropriate consent when required.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information.

Encryption

Data encrypted in transit and at rest

Access Controls

Role-based access to sensitive information

Regular Audits

Ongoing security assessments and updates

Our Commitment

While we implement robust security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We continuously work to enhance our security practices to protect your information.

Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information. We will respect and facilitate your rights whenever possible.

Your Privacy Rights

  • Access

    Request a copy of your personal information

  • Correction

    Update or correct inaccurate information

  • Deletion

    Request deletion of your personal information

Additional Rights

  • Restriction

    Limit how we use your information

  • Portability

    Receive your data in a portable format

  • Objection

    Object to certain processing activities

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section. We will respond to your request within 30 days, in accordance with applicable laws.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website.

Type Purpose Duration
Essential Website functionality and security Session
Analytics Understanding how visitors use our site 2 years
Preferences Remembering your settings and choices 1 year

Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising purposes.

Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

Notification of Changes

We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.

Review Period

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Continued Use

Your continued use of our services after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.

Contact Information

Address

Eternal Life's Restoration Outreach
Knoxville, TN 37927-3098

Phone

(865) 637-1707

Email

admin@firebrandnation.com

Data Protection Officer

For privacy-specific inquiries, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at the email address above.

Response Time

We strive to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days. For complex requests, we may need additional time but will keep you informed of our progress.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 1, 2025.