Your privacy on the Internet is important to us. As part of the operation and customization features of House of Heroes Chattahoochee Valley’s website (“hohcvc.org”), we gather certain types of information from users, and we would like to explain the types of information we gather, what we do with them, and how to correct or change the information.
This Privacy Policy applies to the following areas (collectively our “Communications”):
- House of Heroes Chattahoochee Valley’s family of websites, including, but not limited to houseofheroescvc.org, beaheroforahero.org, pullingforpatriots.com, runfortheheroes.org (collectively “Websites”)
- House of Heroes Chattahoochee Valley’s social media properties including, but not limited to Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram (collectively “Social Media Sites”)
- House of Heroes Chattahoochee Valley’s mail, email, text, and phone communications including, but not limited to marketing, event, advocacy, and fundraising communications.
Information Collected by houseofheroescvc.org
houseofheroescvc.org collects two types of information from users:
- Personal data such as zip code, email address, and demographic information.
- Aggregated data such as information about traffic patterns on the website (e.g., how many users visit the site daily).
Aggregated Information
Aggregated information, such as which pages users visit, is collected through various means, including IP addresses. An IP address is automatically assigned to your computer when surfing the web. Our servers log IP addresses for system administration only and do not link IPs to personally identifiable information.
Use of Cookies
The websites use cookies to automate the login process and personalize content. A cookie is a small data file stored on your computer that contains a randomly assigned user ID. Cookies cannot access other files on your computer or damage it. Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies, but you can change your settings to refuse or alert you when cookies are being sent.
Use of Information Collected
We use both personal and aggregated information to improve the site’s content, customize layout and content for users, and, if requested, to send updates or information via email. After registration, users will receive a confirmation email. House of Heroes Chattahoochee Valley will never disclose your personally identifiable information to a third party unless required by court order, law, or governmental agency. Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with third parties unless required by law.
Information Security
Our staff understands the importance of privacy. We have appointed a privacy policy administrator to monitor practices. Access to user data is restricted to specific individuals with secure login credentials. Access logs are maintained and reviewed weekly to detect possible breaches.
Children and Privacy
We encourage parents and guardians to engage with their children online and be aware of the websites they visit. Our site generally does not contain content that is unsuitable for children.
Links to Other Sites
Please note that our site may contain links to other websites that may not follow the same privacy policies.
Cookie Opt-Out
We may allow third-party cookies for advertising purposes. These parties may collect non-personally identifiable data regarding your interaction with our site. This Privacy Policy does not cover the use of such data by these vendors. For more information or to opt out, visit the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Page.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
House of Heroes Chattahoochee Valley reserves the right to change this policy. Any updates will be posted in a revised Privacy Policy at least 30 days before taking effect. If you have questions, please contact us at admin@hohcvc.org.
