Privacy Policy for HaitiOutreach.org

Last Updated: June 24, 2025

HaitiOutreach.org is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and supporters. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, haitioutreach.org, and interact with our services.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information for different purposes to provide and improve our services to you.

1.1. Information You Voluntarily Provide

We collect information that you directly provide to us when you interact with our website, such as when you:

Make a Donation: Your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and payment information (e.g., credit card details). Payment processing is handled by secure third-party processors, and we do not store your full payment card details on our servers.

Sign Up for Newsletters/Updates: Your name and email address.

Contact Us: Your name, email address, and any other information you choose to include in your message.

Apply to Volunteer or for Programs: Information relevant to your application, which may include personal details, contact information, and qualifications.

Register for Events: Your name, contact details, and any specific event-related information.

1.2. Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies. This information may include:

Usage Data: Information about how you access and use the website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, dates and times of access, and clickstream data.

Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our website, including hardware model, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Small data files placed on your device to help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and track your usage. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

Process Donations: Facilitate and acknowledge your donations, provide receipts, and manage recurring contributions.

Communicate with You: Send you newsletters, updates, thank you notes, information about our work, and respond to your inquiries and requests.

Improve Our Website and Services: Understand how our website is used, identify areas for improvement, and enhance user experience.

Analyze Website Performance: Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our website.

Manage Our Operations: For internal administrative purposes, such as record-keeping, database management, and operational analysis.

Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet legal, regulatory, or ethical requirements, and enforce our terms and conditions.

3. How We Share Your Information

HaitiOutreach.org does not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as:

Payment Processors: To securely process donations.

Email Marketing Platforms: To send out newsletters and communications.

Website Analytics Providers: To analyze website usage (e.g., Google Analytics).

Cloud Hosting and Data Storage Providers: To store and manage our data.

These service providers are obligated to protect your information and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose.

For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency request).

To Protect Rights and Safety: We may disclose information if we believe it is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of HaitiOutreach.org, our supporters, or others.

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, provided the new entity adheres to similar privacy practices.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect and maintain. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Opt-Out of Communications: You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails from us by following the unsubscribe link provided in those emails. You may continue to receive transactional or administrative emails related to your donations or inquiries.

Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. However, please note that if you do so, some features of our website may not function properly.

Access, Correction, and Deletion: Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, request corrections to inaccurate information, or request the deletion of your personal information. To make such a request, please contact us using the information provided below.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

By email: [email protected]]

Through our website: Visit the "Contact Us" section on haitioutreach.org