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Privacy Policy

Defendant Support (“Defendant Support,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide through this website.

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This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information obtained through our website and related communications.

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By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide through:

  • contact forms;

  • donation forms;

  • newsletter or communication sign-ups;

  • emails or other direct communications.

 

Information collected may include:

  • name;

  • email address;

  • phone number;

  • mailing address;

  • donation information;

  • information voluntarily submitted regarding your inquiry or circumstances.

 

We may also automatically collect certain technical information through website analytics and cookies, including:

  • IP address;

  • browser type;

  • device information;

  • pages visited;

  • referral sources;

  • general usage data.

2. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

  • respond to inquiries and communications;

  • process donations;

  • provide updates regarding our nonprofit mission and activities;

  • improve website functionality and user experience;

  • maintain website security;

  • comply with legal obligations;

  • operate and support Defendant Support’s charitable activities.

3. Donations & Payment Information

Donations submitted through this website may be processed through secure third-party payment processors, such as Stripe, PayPal, or similar providers.

 

Defendant Support does not directly store complete credit card or financial payment information on its servers.

 

Payment processors maintain their own privacy and security practices, and your use of those services may also be governed by their respective policies.

4. Confidential & Sensitive Information

Please do not submit confidential, privileged, or highly sensitive information through website forms unless specifically requested by Defendant Support.

 

While we take reasonable measures to protect submitted information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is guaranteed to be completely secure.

 

By using this website, you acknowledge these risks.

5. Cookies & Analytics

This website may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to:

  • understand website traffic and usage patterns;

  • improve website performance;

  • enhance user experience.

 

These tools may collect anonymized or aggregated information regarding website interactions.

 

You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies; however, certain website functionality may be affected.

6. Information Sharing

Defendant Support does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

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We may share information:

  • with trusted service providers assisting website or payment operations;

  • when required by law or legal process;

  • to protect the rights, safety, or security of Defendant Support, website users, or others;

  • in connection with organizational compliance obligations.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to help protect personal information.

 

However, no website, server, or electronic transmission is entirely secure, and Defendant Support cannot guarantee absolute security of information submitted online.

8. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

 

Defendant Support is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites. Users access third-party websites at their own risk.

9. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and Defendant Support does not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.

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If we become aware that information from a child has been submitted without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to remove such information.

10. Your Choices

You may contact Defendant Support to:

  • request updates or corrections to submitted information;

  • opt out of future communications;

  • request removal of certain information where applicable.

 

We may retain certain information as required by law, operational necessity, or legitimate organizational purposes.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Defendant Support reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

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Changes become effective upon posting to this website. Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how information is handled through this website, please complete the form on our Contact page.

 

We will make reasonable efforts to respond in a timely manner.

Effective Date: May 26, 2026

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