Effective Date: August 21, 2025
Giving Back Hope Together, Inc. ("GBHT," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information through https://gbht.org and any related pages, forms, or services (collectively, the "Site").
By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Information You Provide
- Contact Information: such as name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Donation Information: such as payment details (processed by our third‑party payment processors), donation amount, frequency, and designation.
- Account Information: if you create a Donor Dashboard account, we may collect your username, password, and preferences.
- Communications: messages you send us via forms, email, or other methods.
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, and time/date of access.
- Cookies & Similar Technologies: small files stored on your device to improve functionality, analyze traffic, and personalize experience. See our Cookie Notice for more details.
Third‑Party Sources
We may receive information from payment processors, email marketing platforms, event registration services, and similar vendors.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for purposes including:
- Processing donations, recurring gifts, and sponsorships.
- Providing receipts, donor acknowledgments, and tax documentation.
- Communicating with you about our mission, updates, and fundraising campaigns (unless you opt out).
- Managing Donor Dashboard accounts and preferences.
- Improving Site performance, security, and user experience.
- Complying with legal, accounting, and regulatory obligations.
How We Share Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: with trusted vendors who provide services (payment processors, email delivery, IT support, analytics) under contracts requiring confidentiality and data protection.
- Legal Requirements: if required by law, regulation, subpoena, or court order.
- Protection of Rights: when necessary to protect GBHT, our donors, supporters, or the public against harm or fraud.
- Consent: if you give us permission to share information in other ways.
Donations & Payment Processing
All online donations are processed through secure third‑party payment processors. GBHT does not store full credit/debit card numbers. We receive limited information from the processor (such as your name, contact info, donation amount, and last four digits of your card) to confirm and acknowledge your donation.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, and maintain donation records for tax and accounting purposes.
Your Choices
- Email Preferences: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our messages or contacting us directly.
- Cookie Settings: You can adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies. Some Site features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
- Access & Correction: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us (see Contact section). We will respond as required by law.
Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with information should contact us.
International Visitors
GBHT is based in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may not provide the same protections as those in your country.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When changes are material, we will revise the “Effective Date” above and may provide additional notice as required. Your continued use of the Site after updates means you accept the revised Policy.
Contact Us
Giving Back Hope Together, Inc.
Mailing Address: 5 Courthouse Plaza, Greenfield, IN 46140
Contact Us: Contact Form
Website: https://gbht.org
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.
Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to conflict‑of‑law principles.