Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 25, 2026

Privacy Policy

Hope Connections (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website, https://hopeconnectionstoledo.org, and through our community programs, events, and services.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you regarding your information.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Donation information
Volunteer or partnership inquiries
Information submitted through contact forms, event registrations, or newsletter sign-ups

We may also automatically collect certain non-personal information, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited on our website
General website usage statistics through analytics tools

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Respond to inquiries and requests
Provide information about programs, events, and services
Process donations and acknowledge contributions
Coordinate volunteer opportunities and community partnerships
Send newsletters or organizational updates if you have opted in
Improve our website and user experience
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

Donation Processing

Online donations may be processed through secure third-party payment providers. Hope Connections does not store or maintain complete credit card information on its servers. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party donation platforms used through our website.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list or provide your email address, we may send updates about our programs, events, volunteer opportunities, and community initiatives. You may opt out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and gather information about website usage. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve our services.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly as a result.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services, including social media platforms, donation processors, analytics providers, or embedded content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external services and encourage users to review their respective privacy policies.

Protection of Information

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to safeguard personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Hope Connections does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 through its website without appropriate parental consent. If we become aware that personal information from a child has been collected inappropriately, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.

Your Rights

You may request to:

Review personal information we maintain about you
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information, subject to legal or operational requirements
Opt out of future communications

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Hope Connections
An Ohio Registered 501(c)(3) Organization
Registered Charity: 33-2364422

P.O. Box 70606
Toledo, OH 43607

Email: hopeconnections419@gmail.com
Phone: 419-215-0735