Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026 · Mercy Children's Home, Kasanda Bukuya, Uganda

Mercy Children's Home ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

1. Information We Collect

When you use our website, we may collect:

• Newsletter subscriptions — your name and email address when you subscribe voluntarily
• Prayer wall submissions — your name (optional) and your prayer message
• Contact messages — your name, email and message when you contact us

We do NOT collect payment information. All donations are processed externally by GoFundMe, MTN, Airtel or other platforms under their own privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To send you monthly updates about the children (newsletter subscribers only)
• To display your prayer on our community prayer wall (with your permission)
• To respond to your contact messages
• We never sell, rent or share your information with third parties for marketing

3. Data Storage

Your data is stored securely using Supabase (supabase.com), a trusted data platform. Data is stored on secure servers. We apply industry-standard security measures to protect your information.

4. Children's Privacy

We take the privacy of the children in our care very seriously. We do not publish the full names, birth dates or identifying information of any child in our home. Story names used on this website have been changed to protect their identities.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request deletion of your personal data at any time
• Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
• Request removal of your prayer from the prayer wall
• Ask what data we hold about you

To exercise any of these rights, contact us via WhatsApp: +256 751 442 505

6. Cookies

Our website does not use tracking cookies or advertising cookies. We use browser localStorage only to remember your preferences (such as cached settings) and it never leaves your device.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to GoFundMe, YouTube, WhatsApp and Google Maps. These are governed by their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.

8. Contact

For any privacy concerns, contact us at:
WhatsApp: +256 751 442 505
Location: Kasanda Bukuya, Mityana District, Uganda