📜 Privacy Policy for Hope Empowerment Inc.

This Privacy Policy outlines how your personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with www.hopeempowermentinc.org (the “Site”), or when you participate in any of our educational programs, community services, or digital offerings.

 🔒 Personal Information We Collect

When you engage with the Site, we may automatically collect the following:
– Device data such as IP address, browser type, time zone, and cookies.
– Behavior data such as pages visited, referring websites, and interactions with forms or donation links.

When you donate, register for a program, or request information, we may also collect:
– Your name, email, phone number, mailing address
– Payment details (processed securely via Stripe or third-party processors)
– Program interest or student enrollment information

This data is referred to as “Personal Information.”

📘 How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
– Process donations and program registrations
– Send confirmations, updates, or student information
– Deliver newsletters and impact reports (with opt-out available)
– Improve our site performance and monitor for suspicious activity

We do not sell or trade your personal data. Your trust is our priority.

🔁 Cookies & Tracking

Like most websites, HEI uses cookies to enhance your experience and collect analytics. You may disable cookies in your browser, but this may affect site functionality. We may also use Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel to better understand our site traffic and improve outreach.

💬 Third-Party Services

We use trusted services like:
– Stripe for secure donations
– Google Analytics to improve user experience
– InVision Suite or other email providers for newsletters

These services only receive the information necessary to perform their tasks and are bound by confidentiality agreements.

🚫 Do Not Track Signals

At this time, we do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals in browsers. However, you may use browser extensions to limit tracking on your own device.

🌍 GDPR & International Data Rights

If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
– Access, correct, or delete your data
– Request how your data is being used
– Opt-out of any marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us directly at info@hopeempowermentinc.org.

🗃 Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as needed to:
– Comply with legal obligations
– Process donations and registrations
– Provide continued program engagement

You may request your information be removed at any time.

🧒 Children’s Privacy

HEI does not knowingly collect information directly from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. Parents or guardians may contact us at any time to review or remove their child’s information.

✉️ Contacting Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Hope Empowerment Inc.
St. Peter’s Catholic School Campus
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
📧 info@hopeempowermentinc.org
📞 (870) 413-6189