Welcome to Mel's Hope. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By using our site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect on the Site includes:

• Personal Data from Event Proposers: When you propose an event, you voluntarily provide us with personal information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and details about your proposed event.
• Administrator Data: To manage the website, administrators are required to log in with an email address and password, which are managed through Firebase Authentication.
• Financial Data: We collect data related to our fundraising progress, specifically the total amount raised and our goal. We do not collect or store personal financial information from donors.

How We Use Your Information

Having accurate information permits us to provide you with a smooth, efficient, and customized experience. Specifically, we may use information collected about you via the Site to:

• Review, approve, or decline event proposals.
• Create and manage events based on approved proposals.
• Communicate with you regarding your event proposal or other inquiries.
• Display fundraising progress to the community.
• Ensure the security and operational functionality of our platform.

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties. All data is stored securely within our Firebase project (Firestore Database, Firebase Authentication, Firebase Storage) and is used solely for the purpose of operating this fundraising campaign.

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend our rights or property, or protect the personal safety of users of the Site or the public.

Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. We rely on the security infrastructure of Google Cloud and Firebase to safeguard your data. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.

Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the appropriate channels provided on the website.