Privacy Policy
Habitat for Humanity Thunder Bay (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website habitattbay.com.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
Information you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Donation information
- Volunteer application details
- Any other information submitted through forms
Non‑Personal Information
Automatically collected data, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Cookies and tracking technologies
These categories reflect standard website data collection practices .
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2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Process donations and issue tax receipts
- Respond to inquiries or volunteer applications
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Support internal reporting, analytics, and operations
- Comply with legal or regulatory requirements
These uses align with common nonprofit and website privacy practices .
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3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve site functionality
- Personalize content
- Analyze website traffic
You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features may not function properly.
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4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email newsletter tools)
- Regulatory bodies when legally required
- Analytics providers to improve site performance
We ensure third parties only access information necessary to perform their services, consistent with standard privacy templates .
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5. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
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6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:
- Accessing your personal information
- Requesting corrections
- Requesting deletion
- Withdrawing consent for communications
- Opting out of certain data uses
To exercise these rights, contact us.
These rights reflect common global privacy standards (e.g., GDPR, CPRA) .
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7. Third‑Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
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8. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
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9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.