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Who We Are
Our website address is:
https://www.heartempowers.org
Hope Empowers All Reaching Together (HEART) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, sign up for newsletters, make donations, apply to volunteer, request assistance, or otherwise interact with us.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Payment information when you make a donation (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
- Information submitted through volunteer forms, partnership inquiries, or assistance requests
- Any other information you provide when contacting us
We may also automatically collect certain non-identifiable information, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Website usage data
This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Process donations and issue receipts
- Communicate about programs, updates, and initiatives
- Send newsletters or fundraising communications (with your consent)
- Respond to inquiries or service requests
- Administer volunteer, partner, or assistance programs
- Improve our website and operations
- Maintain internal records
- Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations
Sharing of Information
HEART does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, sending communications, or maintaining records. These service providers are contractually required to safeguard your information and may only use it for authorized purposes.
We may also disclose information if required to do so by law or to protect our legal rights.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, support essential functionality, and analyze website usage.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We may use cookies for:
- Essential website functionality (including login sessions and security)
- Donation processing and payment security (via third-party providers such as Stripe or Givebutter)
- Email subscription and marketing services (such as Brevo)
- Website performance monitoring and analytics (if applicable)
Third-party providers may use cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies.
You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
Third-Party Services
Our website may include links to third-party websites or use third-party services for payment processing, email communications, analytics, or security.
These third parties operate under their own privacy policies. HEART is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.
Data Security
HEART takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Access to personal information is limited to authorized individuals who require it to perform their responsibilities.
Donation transactions are processed securely through trusted third-party payment processors using industry-standard security measures.
While no method of online transmission is completely secure, we strive to maintain a safe and trusted environment.
Your Rights and Choices
You may:
- Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the link provided in emails
- Request to update, correct, or delete your personal information (subject to legal limitations)
- Contact us with questions about your data
To make a request, contact us at:
contact@heartempowers.org
Residents of certain states may have additional privacy rights under applicable law.
Children’s Privacy
HEART does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that personal information has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete it.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Consent
By using our website, submitting forms, or providing information, you consent to this Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Email: contact@heartempowers.org
Website: https://www.heartempowers.org