Privacy Policy for Light after Loss

Your privacy is of utmost importance to Us!

Light after Loss places a high priority on protecting your privacy. This privacy policy was created to demonstrate our firm commitment to the privacy of our members and website users. This policy explains what types of information are collected by the Light after Loss website, https://lightafterlossstark.org/, and how this information is used.

Personally Identifiable Information Collected Light after Loss members that register for https://lightafterlossstark.org/, and individuals that sign up to receive Light after Loss e-communications and SMS messaging do so voluntarily via the website contact form. Consumers provide us with contact information (such as name, e-mail address, mailing address, and phone number). We may use this information for specific, limited purposes regarding the support services we provide. You may always "opt-out," either now or at any time in the future if you do not wish to receive communication from us via email or SMS messaging. SMS opt-in or phone numbers for SMS are not being shared. It is also your right to access, update, or delete any information provided to us at any time. We do not share any personal information or phone numbers gathered via our website, email, in-person, or through SMS are not shared with third-party services or in any other way.

IP addresses Light after Loss uses your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server, to administer https://lightafterlossstark.org/ and for statistical metrics used to track website visitor traffic.

Cookies Our website, https://lightafterlossstark.org/, uses “cookie” messages to automatically help provide better services. They remind us who you are and your preferences for our website based on what you’ve done and told us before. The “cookie” is placed on your computer and is read when you come back to our website. Cookies let us take you to the information and features you’re particularly interested in. They also let us track your usage of  https://lightafterlossstark.org/, so we know which parts of our sites are most popular. You can reject cookies or cancel them by instructing your Web browser accordingly.

How Your Information May Be Used We use your personal information to provide you with personalized service; send e-mail alerts and newsletters, send SMS regarding support groups and gatherings, answer requests for appointments or general information; etc. You may choose to opt-out at any time, which will cease all communications with us. We may also use your information to track visitors to our website. This lets us see which of our features are the most popular so we can better serve our users’ needs. It also lets us provide aggregate data about our traffic (not identifying you personally, but showing how many visitors used which features, for example) to outside parties. We do not share any information with third parties.

Email Privacy

Light after Loss does not provide, sell, or rent email addresses to anyone outside the organization.

SMS Consent and Privacy SMS opt-in or phone numbers for the purpose of SMS are not shared with any third parties or affiliate companies for marketing purposes.

Types of SMS Communications
If you have consented to receive text messages from Light after Loss, you may receive text messages related to

• Information and Reminders about our Groups and Gatherings
• Information and Reminders about our Fundraising Efforts and Events
• General Check-Ins and Compassionate Connection

External Links

https://lightafterlossstark.org/, includes links to external websites. These links do not fall under the website URL domain, and the Light after Loss is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of external websites. Your use of any linked website is solely at your own risk.

Modifications We may amend this privacy policy from time to time; please review it periodically. We maintain the option to modify this privacy at any time by electronic notice posted on our website. Your continued use of our website after the date that such notices are posted will be deemed to be your agreement to the changed terms.

Terms of Service

• Consent for SMS Communications
  • Upon providing consent to receive SMS communications from us, we want to assure you that your phone number and consent will never be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes. Your information is used solely for communication with you.
• Types of SMS Communications
  • After you consent, we will send messages regarding appointments, cases, or deliveries you have requested. Examples of these messages include:
• Customers and Guests: Updates on orders, deliveries, and other relevant information.
• Job Applicants: Information about the status of your application.
• Reminders: Notifications regarding scheduled appointments.
• Standard Messaging Disclosures
  • Thank you for opting into SMS messages from Light after Loss. To opt out at any time reply STOP. For assistance reply HELP. Message and data rates may apply. Messaging frequency may vary. We will send or receive 1 to 2 messages per day (estimated amount) across all numbers.
• Sample Response for “HELP” Requests
  • If a customer replies with “HELP”
    • Thank you for contacting Light after Loss. We will get in touch with you soon to help you. For immediate assistance please get in touch with us via “phone number” or visit “https://lightafterlossstark.org/”
• Message Frequency may vary
• On average, you may receive between 1-2 messages per day, though this may vary depending on your requests.
• Message and data rates may apply
• Example Messages
  • Thanks for signing up! Stay tuned for upcoming Groups and Gatherings from (Business name). Reply STOP to opt-out from Light after Loss, message data rates may apply, messaging frequency may vary, text HELP for assistance.”