Effective Date: 1/1/2025
About Us
Albany Area Habitat for Humanity is a local affiliate dedicated to helping families in the Albany, OR area gain access to safe, decent, and affordable housing. We engage volunteers, donors, and community partners to build homes, hope and stronger communities.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you engage with our website, donate, volunteer, sign up for updates, or apply for programs:
- Personal & Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any details you submit via forms or interactions.
- Usage & Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, and other analytics data to help us improve our site and services.
- Program & Donation Data: When you donate, volunteer, or participate in our programs, we may gather information relevant to administering your involvement, such as donation amount, volunteer hours, program eligibility information.
How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Respond to your inquiries and manage your involvement (donations, volunteering, events).
- Send confirmations, updates about our programs, event invites, and service-related communications.
- Improve our website, services, and the volunteer/donor experience.
- With your consent, provide updates on our mission, campaign news, and fundraising opportunities.
SMS Terms & Conditions (A2P Compliance)
By providing your mobile number, you consent to receive SMS messages from Albany Area Habitat for Humanity regarding event reminders, volunteer opportunities, program updates, donation receipts, and (if opted in) fundraising or campaign messages.
- Message frequency may vary
- Standard message & data rates may apply
- To opt out: Reply “STOP” to any message
- For help: Reply “HELP” or contact us at info@albanyareahfh.org
We do not sell or share your mobile number or SMS opt-in data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Security
We maintain industry-standard safeguards — including secure servers, access controls and encryption where appropriate — to protect your personal information. While no system is completely immune, we commit to protecting confidentiality and integrity of your data.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information. We may share information only:
- With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, donors-management platforms, analytics services) under confidentiality obligations.
- When required by law, or to enforce our rights or obligations.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you and request correction or update.
- Request deletion of your personal data (to the extent allowed by legal or program-retention obligations).
- Opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying “STOP”.
- Contact us about any privacy-related concern or question.
Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to understand usage, improve performance, personalise content and support our programs. You may adjust your browser settings to disable cookies — although preventing them may affect some site features.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version, with the updated effective date, will be posted on our website. Your continued use of our website or participation in our services signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
Albany Area Habitat for Humanity
📍 330 Washington St., Suite B, Albany, OR 97321
📧 info@albanyareahfh.org