Privacy Policy | Hoffman Homes

Introduction

Hoffman Homes for Youth ("Hoffman Homes," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at hoffmanhomes.com and related pages (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our Site, how we use that information, and the choices you have regarding your data.

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Submit a contact form or referral inquiry
Make a donation through our online giving page
Subscribe to our newsletter
Apply for employment or volunteer opportunities
Send us an email

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other details you choose to provide. For donations, payment information (such as credit card details) is collected and processed securely by our third-party payment processor, Stripe. Hoffman Homes does not store your full credit card number on our servers.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically by our hosting provider. This may include:

Your IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on the Site
Referring website or link
Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This data is used in aggregate to understand how visitors use our Site and to improve performance and user experience. It is not used to personally identify individual visitors.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to your inquiries and requests
Process donations and provide tax receipts
Send newsletters or updates you have opted into
Improve the content and functionality of our Site
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

Our Site uses the following third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf:

Stripe — Processes online donations securely. Stripe's privacy policy is available at stripe.com/privacy.
Vercel — Hosts our website and may collect basic server logs. Vercel's privacy policy is available at vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy.

These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data. We encourage you to review them.

Cookies

Our Site may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience. Cookies may be used for basic site functionality such as remembering preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information you provide from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Our Site is served over HTTPS to encrypt data in transit. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

While Hoffman Homes serves children and youth through our programs, this website is intended for use by adults — including parents, guardians, referral sources, and donors. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 through this Site.

If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information through our Site, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt out of newsletter or marketing communications at any time

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

Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to external websites that are not operated by Hoffman Homes. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Hoffman Homes for Youth
815 Orphanage Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Phone: (717) 359-7148
Email: [email protected]