Effective Date: September 4, 2025

Hmhc Community Development and Outreach (“HMHC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to handling your personal information with transparency and care.

A. Purpose & Scope
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, register for programs, or make donations. It applies to all individuals who interact with our online services.

B. Information We Collect
We gather information that you voluntarily provide and other types for operational insight:

1. Personal Information

• Name, email, phone, mailing address (if provided), and payment details when you donate or sign up for classes.

2. Health-Related Information

• When voluntarily provided (e.g. during class registration), we may collect lifestyle or health information to enhance our support services.

3. Aggregate & Usage Data

• Data like IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and device info for analytics and improving our site experience.

C. How We Use Your Information
We use data to support our mission and improve your experience:

• Deliver and manage our diabetes support and prevention programs
• Process and acknowledge donations
• Communicate news, resources, class updates, and relevant information
• Conduct internal research to enhance programming and outreach
• Strengthen site functionality and security

D. Sharing Your Information
We take care in sharing your data:

• Only shared with trusted third-party providers (e.g. payment processors, email platforms, analytics tools), bound by confidentiality agreements.
• We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
• Shared when legally required (e.g. subpoenas), to protect rights or safety, or during organizational changes (like mergers).

E. Security Measures
We employ reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to protect your data, including SSL encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments. While we strive for full protection, no system is entirely foolproof.

F. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to optimize the website experience. You may disable cookies via your browser settings, though some site functions might be affected.

G. Your Rights & Choices
You can:

• Access, update, or request deletion of your personal data
• Opt out of marketing or promotional communications (without affecting essential updates)
• Reach out via email or our Contact Preferences Center for requests or questions.

H. Retention Policy
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the original purpose—such as class administration, donation acknowledgment, legal compliance—or until you request deletion.

I. Children’s Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn that we have done so unintentionally, we will promptly delete that information.

J. Updates to This Policy
We may periodically update this Privacy Policy. Any significant changes will be highlighted clearly here along with a new effective date.

K. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests related to your data, please contact:

Hmhc Community Development and Outreach
[Insert Address]
[Insert City, State, ZIP]
Email: contact@hmhccommunity.com
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]