Privacy Notice
Divine Mercy Home
Privacy Notice – Divine Mercy Home Referral Network
Divine Mercy Home (“DMH,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and dignity of every individual we serve. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and protect information through our website, referral network, and related services.
1. Information We Collect
· Personal Information You Provide: name, contact details, and information shared when submitting a referral request.
· Provider Information: professional credentials, license details, and contact information for Service Providers and Healthcare Providers.
· Non-Personal Information: website usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited) collected through cookies or analytics tools.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
· Facilitate referrals between individuals, families, parishes, Non-medical Service Providers, and Healthcare Providers.
· Communicate about referrals, updates, or community resources.
· Maintain the accuracy and integrity of our referral directory.
· Support DMH’s mission of faith-based, life-affirming care.
3. Sharing of Information
· Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or court order.
4. Provider Independence & Responsibility
· Independent Providers: All providers are independent of DMH and are solely responsible for their services and compliance with privacy obligations.
5. HIPAA and Privacy Obligations
· DMH referral service itself is not a HIPAA-covered entity.
· Healthcare Providers in the network are independently responsible for HIPAA compliance and safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI).
· Non-medical Service Providers are not subject to HIPAA but are expected to handle personal information ethically and responsibly.
6. Data Security
We use reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect information against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and DMH cannot guarantee absolute protection.
7. Your Choices
· You may request corrections or deletion of personal information we hold.
· You may opt out of non-essential communications, such as newsletters.
· Declining to provide certain information may limit our ability to fulfill referral requests.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to external sites or vendors. DMH is not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy notices.
9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18 without parental consent. If such date is discovered, it will be deleted promptly. You agree not to make available to DMH any information from children under 18 without parental consent.
10. Updates to this Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Notice, please contact us:
Divine Mercy Home
8150 Flannery Ct. Manassas VA 20109
Disclaimer & Terms of Use for Divine Mercy Home’s Website and Related Services
Privacy Summary
Divine Mercy Home values your dignity and privacy. All providers in our network are independent and responsible for their own services and privacy practices.
For details, please see our full Privacy Notice.
SMS Terms & Conditions Page Content
URL: https://www.divinemercyhome.com/sms-terms
By opting in to SMS messages from Divine Mercy Home, you agree to receive recurring text updates from us regarding services, events, donation requests, and emergency notices.
Message Frequency
· Typically 1–4 messages per week, depending on your interaction with us.
Message and Data Rates
· Standard rates apply. Check with your mobile provider.
Opt-In Method
You opt in by checking a box on our forms or providing your number through a contact form that includes a clear SMS consent statement.
Opt-Out Instructions
Reply STOP to stop receiving messages.
Help Instructions
Reply HELP for assistance or contact info@divinemercyhome.org