WEST HUNTER STREET EMPOWERMENT INC.
Empowering Communities, Changing Lives
 

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) applies to whseinc.org,  and West Hunter Street Empowerment Incorporated (“Company”) and governs data collection and usage. Unless stated otherwise, all references to the Company include whseinc.org.  The  Company's website operates as a non-profit platform.   Using the Company's website, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.

 

Collection of your Personal Information

We do not collect any personal information about you unless you voluntarily provide it to us.  However, you may be required to provide certain personal information to us when you engage in any West Hunter Street Empowerment Incorporated activities.  These may include : (a) visiting our website (mobile or otherwise),  (b) signing up to volunteer or partner with us, (c) sending us an email message, (d) submitting your credit card or other payment information when making a financial or in-kind donation,  (e)  registering for or receiving training, (f) applying for a job,  and /or (g)  participating in West Hunter Empowerment Incorporated campaigns and events.  We may enter your data into one of our databases so that we can contact you to obtain your input, provide information about our programs and events, request donations, or provide a more personalized online experience.

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How We Use Personal Data

We may use your personal information following applicable law in any number of ways, including to:

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• Operate and deliver the services you have requested;

• Provide you with information, products, and services that you request from us;

• Process  financial or in-kind donation transactions;

• Notify you of changes to our website, whseinc.org;

• Prevent and protect against fraud and other risks, and enhance the security of  West Hunter Street Empowerment Incorporated systems;

• Respond  to your requests and communicate with you;

• To perform analytics concerning your use of our websites or applications;

• Provide you with tailored content and marketing messages, including fundraising and other West Hunter Street Empowerment Incorporated campaign messages;

• Operate, evaluate, and improve our programs (including developing new products and services; improving existing products and services; performing data analytics, accounting, auditing, recordkeeping, and other internal functions) and campaigns;

• Support the growth and development of our volunteer community and financial donor base, including through targeted fundraising activities;

• Comply with and enforce applicable legal requirements, relevant industry standards, contractual obligations, and our policies;

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We may also use data that we collect on an aggregate or anonymous basis (meaning it does not identify any specific individual(s) for various purposes, where permissible under applicable law, to help deliver products, services, and content to advance the West Hunter Street Empowerment Incorporated mission and for other related purposes. When required by applicable law, we will ask for your consent before using your personal information.

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Sharing of Personal Data

West Hunter Street Empowerment Incorporated does not sell, trade, or share its partners' or donors’ personal data with any other entity, except as otherwise described below or expressly disclosed to you, or with specific permission to do so from you. On occasion, West Hunter Street Empowerment Incorporated may share your information with third-party vendors and other partners to support our activities and programs. For example, we may share information with trusted third parties to help perform statistical analytics, send you email or postal mail,  manage data, and process donations and credit card payments. These vendors are bound by strict confidentiality rules and are permitted to use the information only to support West Hunter Street Empowerment Incorporated. We also disclose information as required by law.

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How We Secure Data

We implement various security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, destruction, or disclosure. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to help prevent unauthorized access to and improper use of your data. We safeguard the security of credit card transactions through a combination of measures, including encryption, access controls, network firewalls, and physical security protocols. Other companies we collaborate with for processing credit card transactions employ encryption and other security measures.

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Although West Hunter Street Empowerment Incorporated has and maintains up-to-date procedures and tools in place to safeguard information in our possession, custody, or control, no website or electronic store of information can ever be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the safety of all personal information. We are committed to accuracy and precision in processing your information, have procedures to check for errors, and periodically audit our systems to ensure we process your information securely and accurately. If you need to contact us to review your information or make corrections, please contact us.

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Children’s Data and Parental Responsibility 

West Hunter Street Empowerment Incorporated does not knowingly collect, utilize, or disclose personal identifying information from minors under the age of 13.    If you are under the age of 13, you must have prior consent from a person with parental responsibility (e.g., a parent or guardian) consistent with applicable legal requirements to use this website. 

 

To Unsubscribe/Opt-Out

To unsubscribe from West Hunter Street Empowerment Incorporated  phone calls, e-mails, texts, or webpage, or to let us know how you would like us to contact you, please send an e-mail to the following address: communications@whseinc.org

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Changes to This Statement

West Hunter Street Empowerment Incorporated reserves the right to amend this policy periodically. For example, when modifications are made to our services, data protection practices, or applicable laws.   We will notify you of any major changes to this Policy on our website, whseinc.org.   Your continued use of the website after such modifications will constitute your: (a) acknowledgment of the modified Policy; and (b) agreement to abide and be bound by that Policy.

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Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may send us an email at communications@whseinc.org or write to:

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West Hunter Street Empowerment Incorporated
1040 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW
Atlanta, Georgia  30310
Attention: Privacy Officer

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