Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 6, 2025

The Cleansing Stream ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.thecleansingstream.com.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

When you interact with our site—such as by signing up for our newsletter, donating, or contacting us—we may collect personal information such as:

Your name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Payment information (when making a donation)

b. Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information automatically when you visit our site, including:

Browser type and version
IP address
Pages visited and time spent on our site
Referring website

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process donations
Send newsletters and updates (if you opt in)
Respond to inquiries and provide support
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others.

3. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools and services such as:

Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) to handle donations securely
Email services (e.g., Mailchimp) to manage communications
Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand website usage

These services may collect data as governed by their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those separately.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our site may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:

Accessing the data we hold
Requesting corrections or deletion
Opting out of communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at thecleansingstream4013@gmail.com.

8. Changes to This Policy

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

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

The Cleansing Stream
PO Box 1058

Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
Email: thecleansingstream4013@gmail.com