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  • Jul 1
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Effective Date: July 1, 2026

The Hidden Wives Foundation Inc. is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit hiddenwives.com. By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

Contact information (name, email address, phone number) when you submit an inquiry through our contact form. Donation information when you make a financial contribution. Payment details are processed securely by our third-party payment processor and are not stored on our servers. Email address when you sign up for our newsletter. Any other information you voluntarily provide when communicating with us.

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. This information is collected through standard web technologies such as cookies and log files.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to: respond to your inquiries and provide support or resources; process donations and send donation receipts; send newsletters and program updates (only if you have opted in); improve our website content and user experience; comply with legal obligations; and analyze website usage to better understand how visitors interact with our Site.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the personal information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We limit access to personal information to Foundation staff and volunteers who need it to carry out their responsibilities. We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.

4. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties except in the following circumstances: Service Providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or conducting our work (bound by confidentiality obligations); when required by law or court order; and when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Foundation or the public.

5. Cookies

Our Site may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not function properly as a result.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you. You may also opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us at: The Hidden Wives Foundation Inc. | Website: hiddenwives.com | Email: privacy@hiddenwives.com

 
 
 

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Your generosity powers everything we do. Every donation to The Hidden Wives Foundation goes directly toward providing support, resources, and community to women who have been silenced and hidden.

From healing programs to sisterhood events, your gift helps a woman reclaim her voice, restore her confidence, and step into a future filled with hope. No contribution is too small — every dollar makes a difference.

Your personal and payment information is kept strictly confidential and will never be sold or shared with third parties. For full details, read our Privacy Policy.
The Hidden Wives Foundation Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 41-3640141). Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. For full details, read our Disclaimer.
The Hidden Wives Foundation Inc.

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

The Hidden Wives Foundation Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website at www.hiddenwives.com (the "Site"), how we use it, and your choices regarding your information. We recognize that many people who engage with our organization may be in sensitive circumstances, and we handle all information with the utmost care and confidentiality.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our Site:

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our Site, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring pages, through standard server logs and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

3. How We Protect Your Information

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the personal information you share with us. Our Site uses industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption for data transmitted between your browser and our servers. Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel with a legitimate need to know.

While we take these precautions seriously, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of any information you transmit to us.

4. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

5. Cookies

Our Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and understand how visitors use our Site. Cookies are small text files stored on your browser. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies or to notify you when cookies are sent; however, some features of our Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled. We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics that collect anonymized data about Site usage.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@hiddenwives.com.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete it. If you believe we may have collected information from a child, please contact us at privacy@hiddenwives.com.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites not operated by us. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

10. Contact Us

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

The Hidden Wives Foundation Inc.
Email: privacy@hiddenwives.com
Website: www.hiddenwives.com

© 2026 The Hidden Wives Foundation Inc. All rights reserved. EIN: 41-3640141.
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The Hidden Wives Foundation Inc.

Terms of Use

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

Welcome to the website of The Hidden Wives Foundation Inc. ("Foundation," "we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website at www.hiddenwives.com (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Site, you represent that you are at least 13 years of age and that you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Permitted Use

You may use the Site for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms. You may:

3. Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

4. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, video, audio, and program materials — is the property of The Hidden Wives Foundation Inc. and is protected under applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

© 2026 The Hidden Wives Foundation Inc. All rights reserved.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, or create derivative works of any content on the Site without our prior written permission. Nothing in these Terms grants you any ownership interest in any of the Foundation's intellectual property.

5. No Professional Advice

The information provided on this Site is for general informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes legal, financial, medical, psychological, therapeutic, or other professional advice. The Foundation is a nonprofit organization providing community support and resources; it is not a licensed mental health provider, legal services organization, or financial advisor.

If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or your local emergency services. For crisis support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org. For mental health crises, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Hidden Wives Foundation Inc., its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of — or inability to use — the Site or its content. This includes, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, even if the Foundation has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages; in such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all content and materials available through it are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind — either express or implied — including, without limitation, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or course of performance.

The Foundation does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components, or that any defects will be corrected.

8. External Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only. The Foundation does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party site. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

The Hidden Wives Foundation Inc.
Email: info@hiddenwives.com
Website: www.hiddenwives.com

© 2026 The Hidden Wives Foundation Inc. All rights reserved. EIN: 41-3640141.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Disclaimer
The Hidden Wives Foundation Inc.

Disclaimer

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

This Disclaimer governs your use of the website of The Hidden Wives Foundation Inc. ("Foundation," "we," "our," or "us") at www.hiddenwives.com (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Disclaimer.

1. General Information Only

The information provided on this Site is for general informational and educational purposes only. While we make every effort to keep the information accurate, complete, and current, we make no warranties or representations — express or implied — about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or suitability of any information, content, or materials on this Site for any particular purpose.

Any reliance you place on the information on this Site is strictly at your own risk. We reserve the right to modify or remove any content on the Site at any time without notice.

2. Not a Substitute for Professional Advice

Nothing on this Site constitutes — or should be construed as — legal, financial, medical, psychological, therapeutic, counseling, or any other form of professional advice. The Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides community support, resources, and programming to women survivors. It is not a licensed mental health provider, legal services organization, financial advisor, or healthcare provider.

If you are dealing with a legal matter, financial concern, health issue, or mental health challenge, please consult a qualified professional licensed in your jurisdiction.

3. Crisis Resources

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911 or your local emergency services immediately.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call or text: 1-800-799-7233 (available 24/7)
Chat: thehotline.org

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text: 988 (available 24/7)

Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 (available 24/7)

Emergency Services
Call: 911

These resources are provided as a public service. The Foundation does not control, operate, or endorse any of these third-party services and is not responsible for their availability or the advice they provide.

4. External Links

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, resources, and organizations. These links are provided solely for your convenience and informational purposes. The Foundation does not endorse, control, monitor, or guarantee the accuracy of any content on linked sites. Accessing any external links is done at your own risk, and the Foundation accepts no responsibility or liability for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party website.

5. No Guarantee of Outcomes

The Foundation does not guarantee any specific outcome, result, or benefit from participation in our programs, events, or initiatives, or from the use of any resources provided on or linked from this Site. Individual experiences and outcomes vary, and no representation is made that any particular result will be achieved.

Stories, testimonials, or examples shared on this Site are individual experiences and are not intended to represent or guarantee that every person will achieve the same or similar results.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, The Hidden Wives Foundation Inc., and its officers, directors, employees, and volunteers, shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — this Site or any information, content, or resources provided herein.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Disclaimer, please contact us:

The Hidden Wives Foundation Inc.
Email: info@hiddenwives.com
Website: www.hiddenwives.com

© 2026 The Hidden Wives Foundation Inc. All rights reserved. EIN: 41-3640141.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Disclaimer