Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 11/20/2024

Help After Disaster, Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website (www.helpafterdisaster.org) or interact with us online. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide to Us

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
  • Payment details for donations.
  • Information submitted through contact forms, event registrations, or newsletters.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may collect certain information automatically, such as:

  • IP address, browser type, and operating system.
  • Pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring URLs.
  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5 for more details).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process donations and send receipts.
  • Communicate updates, events, and newsletters.
  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
  • Improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with payment processing, email distribution, website hosting, or analytics.
  • Legal Requirements: Authorities or entities as required by law, such as to comply with subpoenas or legal processes.
  • Protection of Rights: To enforce our rights or protect our users’ safety.

4. Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us analyze web traffic and customize content. You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, but this may impact certain functionalities of our website.

6. Your Choices

a. Opting Out of Communications

You can opt-out of receiving newsletters or promotional emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly at [email address].

b. Accessing or Updating Your Information

You may request to access, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us at [email address].

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Children’s Privacy

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

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

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

Help After Disaster, Inc.
contact@helpafterdisaster.org
www.HelpAfterDisaster.org