Hoods to Woods Foundation (“Hoods to Woods,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you share with us through our website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when visiting our website, submitting a form, joining our mailing list, or interacting with our donation links.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
name
email address
phone number
mailing address
organization name
information submitted through contact forms, volunteer inquiries, partnership inquiries, or mailing list signups
We may also automatically collect certain technical and usage information when you visit our website, including:
IP address
browser type
device type
pages visited
date and time of site visits
referring website
general geographic region based on IP address
website interaction data collected through cookies and analytics tools
How We Use Information
We may use the information we collect to:
respond to messages, questions, and inquiries
communicate about programs, events, volunteer opportunities, partnerships, and organizational updates
manage newsletter and mailing list communications
improve the website’s functionality, performance, and user experience
analyze website traffic and engagement
protect against spam, fraud, abuse, and unauthorized activity
support the operations and communications of Hoods to Woods Foundation
Donations and Third-Party Services
Donations made through our website may be processed through third-party platforms. When you make a donation, your payment and donation information may be collected and processed directly by the third-party service provider under its own privacy policy and terms.
Hoods to Woods Foundation does not store full credit card or payment card information on its website.
Mailing Lists and Email Communications
If you sign up for our mailing list or newsletter, we may use your information to send updates about Hoods to Woods, including program news, events, campaigns, and organizational announcements.
You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in an email or by contacting us directly.
Cookies, Analytics, and Tracking Tools
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to better understand how visitors use the site and to improve website performance.
We may use tools such as Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to help measure website traffic, user behavior, and site performance.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some parts of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Contact Forms and Spam Protection
If you submit information through a contact form, we use that information to respond to your inquiry and manage communications.
We may use security and spam-prevention tools to help reduce bot submissions, abuse, and malicious activity.
How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate our website and communications, such as:
We may also disclose information if required by law or if necessary to protect our rights, website, users, or organization.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect the information submitted through our website. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including communications, recordkeeping, legal compliance, operational needs, and nonprofit administration.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children without appropriate consent where required. If you believe that a child has submitted personal information to us inappropriately, please contact us and we will take reasonable steps to address the issue.
Your Choices
You may contact us to:
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, donation pages, or external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those third-party services or websites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:
