Our website address is: https://inhermemory.com.
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information of visitors and donors who use this memorial website honoring Dr. Cathy A. Thompson. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled responsibly, respectfully, and in accordance with applicable laws.
1. Information We Collect
When you make a donation, submit a tribute, or interact with this website, we may collect the following personal information:
- First Name and Last Name
- Email Address
- Mailing Address (including Address 2, City, State, Postcode, and Country)
- Phone Number
- Donation Amount and Transaction Details
This information is collected through the Charitable Donations Platform, which securely stores donor details within our website’s database.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your personal data is used for the following purposes:
- To process and acknowledge your donation
- To send receipts, confirmations, or updates related to your contribution
- To include tributes or messages (only if you choose to share them publicly)
- To maintain internal donation records and meet legal and accounting requirements
- To enhance your experience on this website and improve our services
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Data Retention
Donor information is retained only as long as necessary for legal, tax, or accounting purposes. Certain data may need to be preserved for records of charitable contributions as required by law.
You may request that we delete your personal data at any time. However, we may be legally obligated to retain specific details of completed donations for a defined retention period.
4. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion (“erasure”) of your personal data, subject to legal limitations
- Withdraw consent for future communications
To make such requests, please contact us using the details provided below.
5. Data Security
We take your privacy and data protection seriously. Our website uses an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate to ensure that all data transmitted between your browser and our site remains encrypted and secure.
In addition, we employ firewall protection, malware scanning, and enhanced WordPress security hardening measures to safeguard against unauthorized access, misuse, or data breaches.
While no system can guarantee absolute security, we continuously monitor and update our protections to maintain a safe environment for all visitors and donors.
6. Tribute Submissions and Public Visibility
Messages shared on the Tribute Wall may be visible to other visitors. Please avoid including sensitive personal information within public tributes. If you consent, your tribute may also be included in the printed or digital Funeral Program as a keepsake.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” above.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
📧 contactus@greattastingnaturals.com
📍 GTN, C/O Dr. Cathy Thompson, 9701 Apollo Drive, Suite 100, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774.