Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 1, 2026

Hope In Every Backpack (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care and integrity. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website or interact with us online.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, phone number (if provided), mailing address (if provided), and any information submitted through contact forms or newsletter sign-ups.

When you make a donation, payment information is collected and processed securely by a third-party donation platform. We do not store or have access to your full payment details.

We may also collect limited non-personal information such as browser type, device information, and website usage data through cookies or analytics tools.

We collect information when you:

Complete a contact form
Sign up for our email newsletter
Make a donation
Browse or interact with our website

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Communicate with you about our programs, updates, and impact
Respond to inquiries
Send newsletters and email updates (you may unsubscribe at any time)
Process and acknowledge donations
Improve our website and outreach efforts
Maintain internal records

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party service providers to operate our website and services, including:

Website hosting, forms, and email sign-ups
Donation processing through a third-party fundraising platform, which may use integrated payment processors

These service providers are responsible for securely handling your information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not store or have access to full payment information.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share limited information only with trusted service providers as necessary to operate our website, process donations, and manage communications.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information using secure platforms and practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You may:

Request access to or correction of your personal information
Unsubscribe from email communications at any time
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or operational requirements

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at info@hopeineverybackpack.org.

Hope In Every Backpack respects the trust you place in us and is committed to using your information responsibly and ethically.