Effective Date: 6/17/2025

 

At Hous Foundation ("we," "us," or "our"), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (https://www.housfoundation.org).

 

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide

* Name, email address, phone number, mailing address

* Payment details (if donating)

* Information submitted through contact forms or volunteer applications

b. Automatically Collected Information

* IP address, browser type, device type, operating system

* Pages visited and time spent on our site

* Referring website

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies - We use cookies to improve your experience, analyze website traffic, and enhance content. You may opt-out by adjusting your browser settings.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

* Process donations and send receipts

* Communicate with you about our programs, events, and updates

* Respond to inquiries or requests

* Improve our website and outreach efforts

* Comply with legal obligations

 

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it with:

* Service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms)

* Law enforcement or legal authorities when required by law

* Partners or collaborators, only when necessary and with appropriate safeguards

 

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable physical, electronic, and administrative measures to protect your data. However, no online transmission is 100% secure. Use our website at your own discretion.

 

5. Your Rights & Choices

You may:

* Opt out of receiving communications at any time

* Request access to or correction of your personal information

* Ask us to delete your data, subject to legal requirements

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: info@housfoundation.org.

 

6. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

 

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.

 

 8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

 

 9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or our data practices, please contact:

The Hous Foundation

Email: info@housfoundation.org

Mailing Address: PO Box 1522, Westerville, OH 43086