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Privacy Policy

Berhe Group Home, Inc. (DBA "The Berhe Group") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and transparency.

Last Updated: April 2026  |  Effective Date: April 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Berhe Group Home, Inc. (DBA "The Berhe Group"), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 33-0495177), collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at theberhegroup.com (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully. By using our Site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Chat widget (Garland): When you use the chat feature on our Site, we collect your name and email address to facilitate communication.
  • Donations: When you make a donation, payment information is collected and processed securely by Stripe, Inc. We do not store your full payment card details on our servers. We may retain your name, email address, and donation amount for recordkeeping and tax receipt purposes.
  • Contact forms or email: If you contact us directly via email or any contact form, we collect the information you include in your message.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

  • Your IP address and general geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site
  • Referring URLs
  • Device type and operating system

Cookies and Third-Party Services

Our Site uses third-party services that may set cookies or collect data independently:

  • Google Fonts: We use fonts served by Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com). Google may collect data about font requests in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Fontshare (Indian Type Foundry): We use fonts served by Fontshare (api.fontshare.com). Fontshare may collect font request data in accordance with their privacy practices.
  • Stripe: Donation processing is handled by Stripe, Inc. Stripe may use cookies and collect data as described in Stripe's Privacy Policy.

We do not otherwise use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or analytics platforms that track individual users.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect only for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and communications
  • To process donations and issue tax receipts
  • To maintain records required by law as a nonprofit organization
  • To improve the functionality and content of our Site
  • To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations

We do not use your personal information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent, and we will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers: We share information with trusted third-party service providers (such as Stripe for payment processing and Garland for chat services) solely to operate our Site and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and are not permitted to use your information for their own purposes.
  • Legal obligations: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of any person.
  • Organizational transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or dissolution of our nonprofit organization, personal information may be transferred subject to the same protections described in this policy.

4. Children's Privacy (COPPA)

The Berhe Group provides residential therapeutic care for boys ages 6–17 and non-minor dependents ages 18–21. Our public website, however, is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Site.

In compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), if we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without verifiable parental consent, we will promptly delete that information from our records. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information to us, please contact us immediately at berhegroup@gmail.com.

Any information related to the residents in our care programs is handled through separate, legally regulated processes subject to strict confidentiality obligations under California law and applicable federal regulations, and is not governed by this website privacy policy.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Payment information is processed exclusively through Stripe, which maintains PCI-DSS compliance.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Donation records may be retained for a minimum of seven (7) years to comply with IRS recordkeeping requirements for 501(c)(3) organizations. Chat and contact inquiry records are retained only as long as needed to fulfill your request and are periodically deleted.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to:

  • Know what personal information we have collected about you and how it is used and shared
  • Delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions
  • Correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (note: we do not sell or share personal information for advertising purposes)
  • Non-discrimination — we will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10 below. We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days as required by law.

As a nonprofit organization, certain CCPA provisions may apply differently to us. We are committed to honoring the spirit of California privacy law and will work with you to address any concerns.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party sites, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any sites you visit.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

  • Organization: Berhe Group Home, Inc. (DBA "The Berhe Group")
  • Address: 1845 Business Center Dr. #208, San Bernardino, CA 92408
  • Phone: (909) 890-1041
  • Fax: (909) 890-1043
  • Email: berhegroup@gmail.com

Berhe Group Home, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 33-0495177) located in San Bernardino, California. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.