Privacy Policy
Midland County Habitat for Humanity (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal information when you interact with us online or participate in our programs.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information when you donate, volunteer, sign up for communications, apply for services, or otherwise interact with us. This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Donation or payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
- Volunteer interests and availability
- Photos taken during volunteer activities or events
We may also collect limited technical information automatically, such as IP address or browser data, through tools like Google Analytics.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information for legitimate nonprofit and operational purposes, including:
- Communicating about programs, events, and opportunities
- Processing donations and issuing acknowledgments
- Coordinating volunteers and volunteer activities
- Internal reporting and planning
- Meeting legal, regulatory, and grant‑related reporting requirements
We do not use personal information for purposes unrelated to our mission.
Inferred and Enriched Information
In some cases, we may supplement the information you provide with additional data from publicly available sources or trusted third‑party tools. This may include general demographic or geographic information, such as community characteristics or household‑level estimates.
We use this information only to better understand our supporters and community, improve our programs and communications, support fundraising and outreach efforts, and meet reporting or planning needs. We do not use inferred information to make decisions that would produce legal or similarly significant effects on individuals.
Email Communications
If you provide your email address, we may send you updates, newsletters, and event information using Constant Contact. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in our emails.
Donations and Payment Processing
Online donations are processed through Stripe. We do not store full credit card or payment details on our servers. Stripe handles payment information in accordance with its own privacy and security standards.
Use of Third‑Party Service Providers
We may share personal information with trusted service providers only as necessary to carry out our work. Some service providers may assist us with data analysis, reporting, or enrichment to support our mission and operations.
These providers include but are not limited to:
- Charityproud (donor and constituent management)
- Constant Contact (email communications)
- Stripe (payment processing)
- Google Analytics (website analytics)
These providers are authorized to use information only as needed to provide services to us.
What We Do Not Do
- We do not sell personal information.
- We do not rent or trade mailing lists.
- We do not share personal information for commercial purposes.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While no system is completely secure, we work to safeguard information consistent with nonprofit best practices.
Your Choices
You may:
- Opt out of email communications at any time
- Request updates or corrections to your personal information
- Ask questions about how your information is used
To do so, please contact us using the information below.
Geographic Scope
We operate exclusively in the State of Michigan, and this Privacy Policy is intended to comply with applicable Michigan and U.S. laws.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact: