Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Humanity International ("Humanity International," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website https://humanityinternational.us (the "Site") and related online services that support our charitable mission. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our Site, make a donation, subscribe to our communications, or otherwise interact with us online.

By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Contact information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other contact details you choose to provide (such as via forms or newsletter sign-ups).

Donation and transaction information: Donation amounts, frequency, date and time, campaign or designation, payment method type (e.g., credit card, ACH), and limited payment-related details processed through our payment processor (we do not store full credit card numbers on our servers).

Communications and preferences: Messages you send us, responses to surveys, event registrations, volunteer inquiries, and your preferences for how we contact you.

Website usage and technical data: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, links clicked, and the dates and times of your visits.

Cookies and similar technologies: Information collected through cookies, pixels, and similar tools for analytics, security, and functionality purposes.

We collect information directly from you (for example, when you fill out a form, make a donation, or email us) and automatically through your use of the Site.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Operating our mission and programs

• Process and acknowledge donations, issue tax receipts, and manage donor records.
• Communicate with you about our work, events, campaigns, and impact.

Communication and support

• Respond to your inquiries, prayer or support requests, and feedback.
• Send newsletters, updates, and other communications consistent with your preferences and applicable law.

Website operation and improvement

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its features.
• Monitor usage patterns, analyze trends, and understand how visitors interact with our content.

Compliance, security, and risk management

• Protect the security and integrity of the Site, detect and prevent fraud or misuse, and address technical issues.
• Comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, and enforce our policies and agreements.

Where required by law, we may rely on your consent, our legitimate interests in operating and supporting our nonprofit mission, or the need to perform a contract (for example, processing a donation) as legal bases for processing your personal information.

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information for commercial marketing purposes. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers and vendors

• With trusted third-party service providers that perform services on our behalf, such as payment processors, email and mailing vendors, website hosting, analytics providers, and customer relationship management tools.
• These providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and are expected to protect it appropriately.

Legal and safety reasons

• When we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our staff, volunteers, donors, partners, or the public.

Organizational changes

• In the unlikely event of a restructuring of our nonprofit entity or transfer of certain activities, personal information may be shared as part of that process, consistent with this Policy and applicable law.

We may share aggregated or de-identified information that does not identify you personally without restriction.

4. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and improve your experience on the Site.
• Understand how visitors use the Site, such as which pages are most popular.
• Maintain security and help prevent fraudulent activity.

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting them. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not function properly.

We may use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar services) to help us understand Site usage and improve our content. These providers may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites, according to their own privacy policies.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including to:

• Process donations and maintain accurate financial and donor records.
• Comply with legal, tax, and reporting obligations.
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements and policies.

When information is no longer needed, we will delete, anonymize, or otherwise handle it securely, subject to any legal requirements to retain it longer.

6. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to help protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures may include secure connections (HTTPS), access controls, and appropriate handling of payment information through PCI-compliant payment processors.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

• Access: Request confirmation of whether we hold information about you and receive a copy.
• Correction: Request that we correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete certain personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements.
• Restriction or objection: Request that we limit or stop certain types of processing in specific circumstances.
• Consent management: Where processing is based on your consent (for example, optional email marketing), withdraw that consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

You can also:

• Unsubscribe from email communications by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our messages or by contacting us using the details below.
• Update your contact preferences or information by contacting us.

We will respond to requests in accordance with applicable laws and may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is primarily intended for adults interested in our mission and is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without appropriate consent, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information as required by law.

9. International Visitors

Our organization is based in the United States, and the Site is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

Where required, we will take appropriate steps to ensure that transfers of personal information are subject to suitable safeguards in accordance with applicable law.

10. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that we do not own or control (for example, donation platforms, social media, or partner organizations). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites, and we are not responsible for their content, practices, or policies.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites or services you visit.

11. Donor Privacy

We value the trust our donors place in us and are committed to safeguarding donor information.

• We use donor information only for purposes related to processing donations, maintaining records, and communicating about our mission and activities, unless you authorize additional uses.
• We do not sell or trade donor personal information, and we will not share donor information with other organizations for their own marketing purposes without your explicit consent, except as necessary with service providers or where required by law.
• Donors may request that their gift be anonymous or that their name not be publicly listed, and we will honor such requests.

Additional donor-specific terms may be posted on our donation pages or forms.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and may provide additional notice (such as by posting a prominent notice on the Site).

Your continued use of the Site after any changes become effective means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our handling of personal information, please contact us at: