Privacy Policy
How South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless collects, uses, and protects your information.
Last updated: June 12, 2026
Who we are. South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless (“SOCH,” “we”) operates the Welcome Inn Day Center at 1717 W. 13 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48073, and this website.
Information we collect. When you use our contact, volunteer, or sponsor forms, we collect the information you provide (such as name, email, and phone) solely to respond to you. Our website host may collect standard technical data (such as IP address and browser type) for security and performance.
How we use it. We use your information only to respond to inquiries, coordinate volunteering and donations, and share updates you’ve asked for. We never sell or rent personal information.
Donations. Online gifts are processed by third parties (PayPal, Venmo, Zeffy, Amazon, Kroger). Your payment details are handled by those services under their own privacy policies — we do not store card or bank information.
Guest privacy. We are deeply committed to the privacy and dignity of our guests. We do not publish identifying information or photos of guests without consent.
Cookies & analytics. [State whether the site uses analytics, e.g., a privacy-friendly analytics tool, and how to opt out.]
Your choices. You may ask us to correct or delete your contact information at any time by emailing contact@SOCHomeless.org or calling 248.850.3219.
Children. Our website is not directed to children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect their information online.
Changes. We may update this policy from time to time; the latest version will always be posted on this page.