Privacy policy.

Privacy Policy

Effective: February 13, 2026

Contents

1. ABOUT PEARL HOUSe

2. ABOUT THIS PRIVACY POLICY

3. WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

4. HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

5. SMS/TEXT MESSAGE POLICY

6. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

7. YOUR MARKETING CHOICES

8. DATA RETENTION

9. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

10. YOUR DATA RIGHTS

11. POLICY UPDATES

12. CONTACT US


1. ABOUT PEARL HOUSE

Throughout this Privacy Policy, “Pearl House,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to:

The Pearl House Inc.
5550 S Lewis Ave, Ste 303
Tulsa, OK 74105-7178
United States

Pearl House is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young women in Ghana through education, residential care, and career development.

2. ABOUT THIS PRIVACY POLICY

At Pearl House, we value sincerity, transparency, and stewardship — including how we care for your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you:

  • Visit our website (pearlhouse.org)

  • Make a donation

  • Purchase merchandise

  • Register for events

  • Subscribe to emails or SMS/text messages

  • Engage with us online or offline

If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at info@pearlhouse.org

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website and to analyze website usage. You can manage cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may limit certain website functionality.

Children’s Privacy
Our donation and website services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under this age.

3. WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

Contact Information

If you subscribe to our newsletter, donate, register for an event, or opt in to receive text messages, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address

  • Phone number

  • Communication preferences

Donation & Payment Information

If you make a donation or purchase, payment information is securely processed by third-party payment processors. Pearl House does not store full credit card or bank account information. Payment processing is governed by the privacy policies of our payment providers.

SMS/Text Messaging Information

If you opt in to receive text messages from Pearl House, we collect:

  • Your mobile phone number

  • Your opt-in consent

  • Your messaging preferences

  • Engagement data related to text campaigns

Survey & Feedback Information

If you complete a survey, form, or provide feedback, we may collect information you voluntarily submit.

Communications

We may retain records of communications when you email, call, text, or message us.

4. HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

When you make a donation, register for an event, or interact with our website, we may collect personal information such as your name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and payment information. We may also collect certain non-personal information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system, to help improve your online experience.

We use your information to:

  • Send newsletters, updates, and ministry stories

  • Share fundraising campaigns and event invitations

  • Send SMS/text message updates (if you opt in)

  • Process donations and purchases

  • Provide receipts and administrative communications

  • Respond to inquiries and support requests

  • Improve our website, campaigns, and supporter experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

We only use your information in ways consistent with our mission and values.

5. SMS/TEXT MESSAGE POLICY

If you opt in to receive SMS messages from Pearl House:

  • You consent to receive recurring automated marketing and informational text messages.

  • Message frequency may vary.

  • Message and data rates may apply.

  • Consent is not a condition of purchase or donation.

You can opt out at any time by replying:

STOP – to unsubscribe
HELP – for assistance

You may also contact us at info@pearlhouse.org to update your preferences.

We do not sell or share SMS opt-in data with third parties for their marketing purposes.

6. HOW WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only with trusted service providers who help us operate Pearl House, such as:

  • Email and SMS marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)

  • CRM and donor management systems

  • Payment processors

  • Event management tools

  • IT and data security providers

These providers are required to safeguard your information and only use it for services on our behalf.

We may also disclose information if required by law.

7. YOUR MARKETING CHOICES

You may:

  • Unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link in the footer.

  • Reply STOP to opt out of text messages.

  • Contact us at info@pearlhouse.org to update your communication preferences.

Even if you opt out of marketing messages, we may still send administrative communications (such as donation receipts).

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected

  • Comply with legal and tax obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

Donor records may be retained for financial compliance purposes.

9. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Pearl House operates in the United States and Ghana. If your informAtion is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect it.

10. YOUR DATA RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion

  • Withdraw consent

  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@pearlhouse.org.

11. POLICY UPDATES

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage donors to review it periodically.

12. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

The Pearl House Inc.
5550 S Lewis Ave Ste 303
Tulsa, OK 74105-7178
United States

Email: info@pearlhouse.org
Website: https://pearlhouse.org

Security of Your Information
The Pearl House takes reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While we strive to secure your data, no electronic method of storage or transmission is completely secure.