Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 10th, 2025

Habitat for Humanity of Madison and Clark Counties Kentucky (HFHMCC) ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information when you interact with us online or offline, and what rights you have regarding your personal data.I. Scope of This Policy

I. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to personal information you provide to us when you:

  • Make a donation

  • Sign up for a newsletter or event

  • Apply for a program or volunteer

  • Contact us by phone, email, mail, social media, or via our website

  • Submit a form, schedule a donation pickup, or complete any other form of interaction online or in person

This policy also applies to information collected automatically when you visit our website, which is hosted on Squarespace.

II. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

We may collect:

  • Name, email, phone number, and mailing address

  • Payment details (via secure third-party processor)

  • Volunteer or program application data

  • Messages, preferences, or feedback you submit

Note: We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16 without parental consent.

B. Automatically Collected Data

Through our website, Squarespace and its analytics tools may collect:

  • Your IP address, browser type, and device information

  • Pages visited, links clicked, scrolling behavior, and timestamps

  • Referring website or search engine

  • Location data derived from your IP address

This information helps us understand site performance and improve user experience.

C. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to function properly and enhance user experience. Some cookies are essential for site security and performance. Others, like analytics cookies, are only used with your consent. You can manage cookie settings through your browser.

III. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process donations and provide receipts

  • Register you for events or programs

  • Respond to inquiries and requests

  • Share updates about our work, events, or fundraising efforts (unless you opt out)

  • Improve our website functionality and outreach

  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

IV. When We Share Your Information

We may share your information:

  • With trusted service providers (e.g., Squarespace, payment processors) who help us operate our website or process donations

  • Within the Habitat for Humanity network (local affiliates or national office) when required to fulfill your request or participation

  • When required by law (e.g., to comply with legal obligations or government investigations)

We require all third parties to safeguard your data and use it only for specified purposes.

V. How We Protect Your Information

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Access is limited to trained personnel and third-party providers bound by confidentiality agreements.

VI. Your Privacy Rights

You may request to:

  • Access or correct your personal information

  • Opt out of marketing emails (via unsubscribe link)

  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)

To exercise these rights, contact us at:

  • Phone: (859) 625-9208

  • Mail: 1417 E Main St, Richmond, KY, 40475 or PO Box 186 Richmond, KY 40476

We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

VII. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as needed for its intended purpose or to comply with legal requirements. If you opt out of communications, we may retain a record to honor your preferences.

VIII. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective Date" at the top of the policy indicates when it was last revised. Significant changes will be noted on our website. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes your agreement to the revised terms.