Privacy Policy

Privacy Notice

The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our website visitors, donors, and program participants. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect your personal data.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from visitors to our website:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other contact details provided through forms, donations, event registrations, or program sign-ups.
• Payment Information: When making a donation or payment, financial information such as credit card details is securely processed by third-party payment processors.
• Automatically Collected Information: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and interactions with our website through cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used to:

• Provide services and respond to inquiries.
• Process donations, event registrations, and program enrollments.
• Send updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (if consent is given).
• Improve website functionality and user experience.
• Analyze engagement and website performance.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Sharing of Information

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

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors that assist with payment processing, marketing, and website management.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
• Affiliated Organizations: Partner entities that align with our mission to advance community empowerment.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we encourage users to take precautions when sharing sensitive information.

5. Your Rights and Choices

• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe link in communications.
• Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: You can adjust browser settings to manage cookie preferences.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites. HAUL is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites and encourages users to review their policies.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

9. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact: Houston Area Urban League

1301 Texas Avenue Houston TX 77002

713-393-8783

info@haul.org

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.