Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 6/15/2026
Hearts for the Hungry respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we may collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website, make a donation, sign up for updates, contact us, or interact with Hearts for the Hungry online.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use this website.
About Hearts for the Hungry
Hearts for the Hungry is a nonprofit ministry serving vulnerable children, families, schools, and communities in northern Haiti through food support, education support, crisis relief, trusted partnerships, and practical care.
This website is used to share information about our mission, our work, donation opportunities, updates, stories, and ways to get involved.
Information We May Collect
Hearts for the Hungry may collect information that you voluntarily provide through this website, including when you:
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Make a donation
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Sign up for emails or newsletters
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Submit a contact form
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Request information
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Register interest in volunteering or getting involved
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Communicate with us by email, phone, or online form
The information we collect may include:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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Donation information
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Message or inquiry details
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Communication preferences
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Any other information you choose to provide
Donation Information
If you make a donation online, your payment information may be collected and processed by a third-party donation platform or payment processor.
Hearts for the Hungry may receive donation-related information such as your name, contact information, donation amount, donation date, recurring donation status, and any designation or message connected to your donation.
Hearts for the Hungry does not directly store full credit card numbers or full payment account details on this website.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit this website, certain information may be collected automatically by the website platform, hosting provider, analytics tools, or other service providers.
This may include:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device type
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Operating system
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Pages visited
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Date and time of visit
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Referring website
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General location information
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Website usage and interaction data
This information helps us understand how visitors use the website and how we can improve the website experience.
How We Use Information
Hearts for the Hungry may use collected information to:
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Process donations
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Send donation receipts
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Respond to questions or messages
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Send ministry updates, newsletters, prayer updates, and other communications
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Share stories, impact updates, and opportunities to get involved
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Improve website content and functionality
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Maintain website security
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Manage donor records
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Support nonprofit operations
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Comply with legal, financial, or administrative requirements
Email Communications
If you sign up for emails, newsletters, prayer updates, ministry updates, or other communications, Hearts for the Hungry may use your email address to send those messages.
You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us at:
Even if you unsubscribe from general email updates, we may still send necessary transactional or administrative messages, such as donation receipts or responses to direct inquiries.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help websites function, remember preferences, measure performance, and understand visitor activity.
Cookies may be used for:
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Website functionality
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Security
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Analytics
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Performance monitoring
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Remembering visitor preferences
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Improving the website experience
Some cookies may be necessary for the website to operate properly. Other cookies may be used for analytics or optional website features.
You may be able to adjust cookie settings through your browser or through a cookie banner or privacy settings tool if one is available on the website.
How We Share Information
Hearts for the Hungry does not sell, rent, or trade donor personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
We may share information with trusted third parties when necessary to operate the website, process donations, communicate with supporters, manage records, or provide services connected to our mission.
These third parties may include:
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Donation platforms
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Payment processors
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Website hosting providers
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Email service providers
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Website analytics providers
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Technology and security service providers
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Professional advisors when needed
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Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
We only share information as needed for legitimate nonprofit, operational, legal, or service-related purposes.
Third-Party Services
This website may use third-party services to process donations, manage email signups, analyze website traffic, host website content, or provide other website features.
These third-party services may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies and terms.
Hearts for the Hungry is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or policies of third-party websites or platforms.
Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites, partner organizations, donation platforms, social media pages, or outside resources.
When you click a third-party link, you leave the Hearts for the Hungry website. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, security, or policies of third-party websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Donor Privacy
Hearts for the Hungry values the trust of donors and supporters. We use donor information to process gifts, provide receipts, communicate updates, maintain records, and support the mission of Hearts for the Hungry.
We do not sell, rent, or trade donor names, contact information, or donation details to outside organizations for their marketing purposes.
Data Security
Hearts for the Hungry takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no website, online system, email system, or data transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information submitted through this website.
Data Retention
Hearts for the Hungry may retain personal information for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including donation records, communication records, legal compliance, financial reporting, administrative needs, and nonprofit operations.
When information is no longer needed, we may delete, archive, or securely retain it as appropriate.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and Hearts for the Hungry does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this website.
If we learn that personal information from a child under 13 has been submitted through the website without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.
Photos and Stories
Hearts for the Hungry may share photos, stories, and updates to communicate the mission and impact of the ministry.
Photos and stories used on the website are intended to honor the dignity of the children, families, schools, communities, partners, and supporters connected to the work.
If you believe a photo, story, or identifying detail should be reviewed or removed, please contact us at:
Your Choices
You may contact Hearts for the Hungry to:
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Update your contact information
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Unsubscribe from email communications
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Ask questions about your information
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Request that we review, correct, or delete certain information when possible
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Ask about donation records or communication preferences
Requests can be sent to:
We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers may send “Do Not Track” signals. This website may not respond to all Do Not Track signals because there is not a uniform industry standard for how such signals should be interpreted.
You can control certain tracking and cookie settings through your browser or device settings.
International Visitors
Hearts for the Hungry is based in the United States. If you access this website from outside the United States, you understand that information may be processed and stored in the United States or by service providers used by Hearts for the Hungry.
By using this website or submitting information, you consent to the transfer and processing of information in the United States.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Hearts for the Hungry may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date or publication date.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how Hearts for the Hungry handles information, please contact us:
Hearts for the Hungry
PO Box 10701
Erie, PA 16514-0701
Phone: (814) 873-1397
Email: info@heartsforthehungry.org
