Hherouth International Ministries, Inc. ("HIM," "we," "our," or "us") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 82-0683712) dedicated to providing transitional housing, workforce development, and community support services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit www.hherouth.com or engage with our programs and services. Please read it carefully.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us and information collected automatically when you visit our website.
Information You Provide Directly
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you contact us, donate, or apply for services
- Program intake information (housing status, employment history, identification) for individuals seeking transitional housing or workforce services
- Payment and billing information when making charitable contributions (processed by third-party payment processors)
- Communications you send to us via contact forms, email, or phone
Information Collected Automatically
- Log data including IP address, browser type, pages viewed, time and date of visit, and referring URL
- Cookie and similar tracking technology data (see Section 5 below)
- Device information including hardware model, operating system, and unique device identifiers
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve our website and nonprofit programs
- To process donations and issue tax receipts
- To provide transitional housing placement, workforce training, and supportive services
- To communicate with you about our programs, events, and organizational updates
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- To analyze website usage and improve user experience through aggregated, anonymized analytics
- To deliver relevant advertising through Google Ad Grants in support of our mission
Sharing of Information
We may share your information in limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who assist in website hosting, payment processing, email delivery, and analytics — bound by confidentiality obligations
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights and safety of HIM or others
- Organizational Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets, where successors agree to honor this Privacy Policy
- With Your Consent: In any other circumstances where you have given explicit permission
Google Services & Advertising
Our website uses Google services including Google Analytics and Google Ad Grants. These services may collect information about your interactions with our site.
For more information on how Google uses data when you use our site, visit: google.com/policies/privacy/partners.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies — small text files stored on your device — and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website.
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising Cookies: Used by Google to serve relevant ads related to our programs
You can control and disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Program participant records are retained in accordance with applicable nonprofit recordkeeping requirements and funding source regulations.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. Youth program services (for ages 18–24) are facilitated through direct intake processes with appropriate consent protocols.
Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10 below.
Security
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We encourage you to use strong passwords and to be cautious about sharing personal information online.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Hherouth International Ministries, Inc.
Website
EIN
82-0683712
For privacy-related inquiries, please use the contact form on our website or email us directly. We will respond within 30 days.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Continued use of our website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.