Privacy Policy
She Garden Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 9 , 2026
Last Updated: November 9, 2026
At She Garden ("we," "us," or "our"), a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, your privacy, safety, and dignity are fundamental to everything we do. We understand the sensitive nature of the information shared when navigating healing and restoration from intimate partner violence.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and handle your information when you visit our website (shegarden.org) and interact with our services, newsletters, or donation platforms.
Important Safety Warning: Digital Footprints
If you are currently in a dangerous situation or living with an abusive partner, please be aware that internet activity can be monitored by others using your computer, phone, or tablet.
Browsing History: Visiting websites leaves a trace on your web browser history. Consider using Incognito/Private Browsing mode or clearing your history after visiting our site.
Quick Exit: Use the Exit Site button located on our website to immediately navigate away from our pages if you feel unsafe.
Emergency Assistance: If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or texting "START" to 88788.
1. Information We Collect
We limit our collection of personal information to only what is strictly necessary to provide you with support, process donations, or communicate with our community.
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
Newsletter & Substack Subscriptions: When you sign up to receive updates or read The Garden, we collect your name and email address.
Donations: When you make a charitable contribution to She Garden, our third-party payment processors collect your name, billing address, email address, and payment details. She Garden does not store complete credit card or financial account numbers on our servers.
Contact & Inquiry Forms: If you reach out to us via a contact form, we collect your name, preferred contact method, and the message content you choose to share.
Program Registration: If you register for workshops, support circles, or events, we may collect your name, contact details, and any accessibility or demographic information you choose to provide.
B. Information Collected Automatically
Log & Device Data: Like most websites, our host (Squarespace) may collect standard web log information, such as your general IP address, browser type, device type, and referring page.
Cookies & Analytics: We use essential cookies to ensure our website functions correctly. We minimize our use of invasive tracking pixels or commercial ad-targeting scripts.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect solely to support our mission and serve our community. Specifically, we use your data to:
Send you newsletters, educational resources, and updates about She Garden (you may unsubscribe at any time).
Process tax-deductible financial donations and issue charitable donation receipts.
Manage registrations for workshops, circles, and community programs.
Maintain site security and protect against fraudulent activity.
3. How We Share & Protect Your Data
We Will NEVER Sell Your Information
She Garden does not and will never sell, rent, trade, or lease your personal information, email address, or contact details to any commercial third parties, advertisers, or mailing list brokers.
Service Providers
We share necessary information only with trusted third-party technology providers who enable us to run our nonprofit organization, such as:
Website & Hosting: Squarespace
Email & Blog Publishing: Substack / Newsletter Providers
Payment Processing: Secure payment platforms (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, or Donorbox)
These providers are bound by strict legal agreements requiring them to keep your information confidential and secure, and to use it only to perform services on our behalf.
Legal Requirements & Safety
We will only disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect the immediate safety of an individual, our community, or the public.
4. Your Privacy Rights & Choices
You retain full control over your personal information:
Opt-Out of Communications: Every newsletter or update email sent by She Garden includes an "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom. You can opt out at any time.
Access & Deletion: You may contact us at any time to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you, or to request that we permanently delete your contact details from our records.
Do Not Track: You can set your web browser to reject cookies or notify you when a cookie is set.
5. Third-Party Links & Safety Resources
Our website contains links to external safety resources, legal aid organizations, shelters, domestic violence hotlines, and platforms like Substack. She Garden is not responsible for the privacy practices, safety protocols, or content of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website you visit.
6. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without parental or guardian consent, we will take immediate steps to delete that information.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our programming, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Modified" date.
8. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Email: info@shegarden.org
Mailing Address: 2991 Sacramento Street #507 Berkeley, CA 94703