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Privacy Policy


Privacy Policy for Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast

Welcome to Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast (“we,” “us,” “our”). We’re dedicated to providing affordable housing and community services. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, connect with us, or make donations.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through hfhmgc.com and associated tools or services. By using our site or providing information, you consent to the use of your data as outlined here.

2. Contact Information

Administrative Office: 2214 34th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501
Client Services & General Info: (228) 678-9100
Email (Client Services): clientservices@hfhmgc.org
ReStore Pickup Email: pickup@hfhmgc.org

3. Data Collection

  • Information you provide: When you fill out inquiries or sign-up forms (e.g., for housing programs, financial coaching, volunteering), we may collect your name, contact details, and message content. ([hfhmgc.com](https://hfhmgc.com/contact-us/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
  • Automatically collected data: Technical details like IP address, browser type, device, and pages visited, captured via standard logs and analytics tools.
  • Third-party data collection: Donations and ReStore pickup requests are handled by external platforms. These providers collect donor or donor-related information according to their own privacy policies. We receive only what’s necessary to acknowledge support or coordinate pickups and do not store full payment or sensitive data on our servers.

4. How We Use Your Data

  • To respond to service inquiries, volunteer opportunities, or program requests.
  • To receive and send acknowledgments for donations or coordinate ReStore pickups via third parties.
  • To communicate via email for programmatic updates, newsletters, or volunteer engagement (for users who opt in).
  • To operate, maintain, and improve our digital experience and services.

5. Donations & ReStore Donations

Monetary donations are processed through a secure third-party platform. That provider collects and secures donor and payment data according to its privacy policy. We receive only the information needed to acknowledge your donation and for accounting purposes. We do not store full payment details.

ReStore donations are coordinated via email (pickup@hfhmgc.org) or phone (1-866-434-7587). Information such as item descriptions and your contact details is used solely to schedule pickups and support logistics.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, log files, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, understand usage patterns, and improve performance. These technologies collect data such as browser type, IP address, device, and pages visited.

Third-party tools (e.g., analytics or forms) may also set cookies or collect similar data under their own policies. You can manage cookies through your browser settings, although disabling them may impact site functionality.

7. Data Sharing & Disclosures

  • Your donated data is shared with the third-party processor strictly for payment processing and acknowledgments.
  • We may share your information with service providers (like web hosts or CRM platforms) only under confidentiality agreements.
  • We do not sell or rent your personal data.
  • We may disclose data if legally required or to protect our rights, operations, or safety.

8. Security & Retention

  • We apply reasonable safeguards—administrative, technical, and physical—to protect your information.
  • Donor records are retained as needed for financial or legal purposes. We do not retain full payment information.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on the laws in your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA), you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 2. We will verify requests as required by law.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If personal data from a minor has been submitted, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes take effect when posted here. For major updates, we may notify users via email or through our website (if you’ve subscribed).

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please call us at (228) 678-9100 or email clientservices@hfhmgc.org.