Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 20,2025
Welcome to the official website of Melanie Engelman, “Crown, Optional,” and S.H.E Sisterhood (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care, transparency, and respect. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit our website, register for events, submit forms, apply for scholarships, make donations, or engage with our programs and initiatives.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We May Collect
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Donation information
Sponsorship inquiry details
Event registration information
Scholarship application information
Volunteer information
Social media handles
Photos or media submitted voluntarily
Information submitted through contact forms or applications
We may also collect limited non-personal information automatically, including browser type, device information, IP address, website usage analytics, pages visited, and referral sources.
Scholarship Applications: Scholarship applications may include additional information that could be considered sensitive (for example, educational background, demographic details you choose to share, and information relevant to eligibility). We use scholarship information only to evaluate and administer the scholarship and related program activities. Access is limited to authorized reviewers and staff, and we do not publish scholarship application details without permission. We do not request or collect Social Security numbers or government-issued ID numbers through our website or scholarship applications. Please do not include Social Security numbers or government ID numbers in any documents you upload or submit as part of a scholarship application. If you submit such information accidentally, please contact us as soon as possible, and we will take reasonable steps to remove or redact it where feasible.
2. How We Use Your Information
Respond to inquiries
Process donations or sponsorship requests
Manage events and registrations
Communicate updates and announcements
Review scholarship or program applications
Improve website functionality and user experience
Share organizational news and opportunities
Maintain internal records
Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
3. Donations & Payment Information
If donations or payments are processed through third-party platforms such as payment processors, fundraising tools, or ticketing systems, your financial information is handled directly by those providers according to their own privacy and security policies. We do not store full payment card information on our website.
4. Children’s Privacy
Many of our programs support youth and families. We are committed to protecting children’s privacy. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian involvement when required. Parents or guardians may contact us at any time regarding information submitted on behalf of a minor.
5. Photos, Media & Event Participation
By attending public events hosted, sponsored, or organized by Melanie Engelman or S.H.E Sisterhood, participants acknowledge that photographs and video footage may be captured for promotional, educational, social media, marketing, or nonprofit storytelling purposes. If you wish to request removal of a photo or media item, please contact us directly.
6. Cookies & Analytics
This website uses cookies and similar technologies. We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our site (for example, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring/exit pages, approximate location, device and browser information, and an IP address). Google Analytics generally uses cookies and similar identifiers to collect this information and generate reports for us.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. You may also opt out of Google Analytics by installing Google’s opt-out browser add-on (where available) or by adjusting your cookie preferences if we provide a cookie banner/tool.
Cookie Preferences Notice: If we provide a cookie banner or preference tool, you can use it to accept, reject, or customize certain non-essential cookies (such as analytics cookies). You can update your choices at any time through the same tool (if available) or by clearing cookies in your browser and revisiting the site. Please note that some cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be turned off through preference settings.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, sponsors, donation processors, or partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
8. Service Providers & Limited Sharing
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate our website and programs. These providers may process information on our behalf and only for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Examples include:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of submitted information
Unsubscribe from communications
To make a request, please contact us using the information below.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect organizational, legal, or operational changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
15. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to submit a privacy request, please contact:
Melanie Engelman
Melanie Engelman | Crown, Optional
S.H.E Sisterhood
Strength. Heart. Empowerment.
Reading, Pennsylvania
Email: MelanieEngelman@outlook.com
Website: www.shesisterhood.com
Mailing Address: 5 Okmed Drive, Reading PA 19606