Privacy Policy

Haitian Cultural Heritage Movement (HCHM)

Today’s date June 5, 2026
Last Updated: July 26, 2025
Website: https://hchm1804.org

The Haitian Cultural Heritage Movement (“HCHM,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, hchm1804.org (the “Site”), or interact with us online.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked with you (“Personal Information”). This includes:

  • Information You Provide Directly:

    • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address (e.g., when signing up for newsletters, donating, registering for events, or contacting us).

    • Donation Information: Amount donated, date, payment method (note: full credit card details are processed by our secure third-party payment gateway, not stored by HCHM).

    • Event Registration: Preferences, dietary restrictions (if applicable for in-person events), and affiliation.

    • Communications: Content of emails, contact form submissions, or messages you send us.

    • Volunteer Information: Skills, interests, and availability.

    • Content Submissions: Information included when submitting stories, photos, artwork, or other cultural content (with consent).

  • Information Collected Automatically:

    • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website.

    • Cookies & Similar Technologies: We use cookies (small data files) and similar technologies (e.g., web beacons) to enhance site functionality, analyze traffic, and personalize your experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

  • Information from Third Parties: We may receive information from partners (e.g., event co-hosts) or publicly available sources, consistent with this policy and applicable law.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • Providing Services: To operate the Site, process donations, register you for events, manage volunteers, respond to inquiries, and fulfill requests.

  • Communication: To send newsletters, updates, event invitations, donation acknowledgments, and other information about HCHM’s work (you can opt-out anytime). To respond to your communications.

  • Improving Our Site: To analyze usage trends, understand visitor interests, diagnose technical problems, and improve the Site’s content, functionality, and user experience.

  • Mission Fulfillment: To advance our cultural preservation, education, and advocacy goals, including sharing impact stories (anonymized or with explicit consent).

  • Administrative Purposes: For record-keeping, internal reporting, legal compliance, and auditing.

  • Security: To protect the security and integrity of the Site and our operations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We value your trust and do not sell or rent your personal information to third-party marketers.

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third parties who perform services on our behalf under contract, such as:

    • Website hosting and analytics

    • Email marketing platforms

    • Payment processors (for donations)

    • Event management software

    • These providers are obligated to protect your information and only use it for the services we request.

  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of HCHM, our users, or the public.

  • Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes (e.g., sharing your story).

  • Affiliates & Partners: With other Haitian cultural organizations or event co-hosts, but only when directly relevant to a specific collaboration or event you are participating in, and disclosed at the point of collection.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include secure servers, encryption (especially for sensitive data like donations), access controls, and staff training. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Choices & Rights

  • Opt-Out of Communications: You can unsubscribe from our emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or contacting us directly at [privacy@hchm1804.org or info@hchm1804.org].

  • Updating Information: You can request to review, update, or correct your personal information by contacting us at [privacy@hchm1804.org or info@hchm1804.org].

  • Access & Deletion: Depending on your location and applicable law (like GDPR or CCPA), you may have the right to request access to or deletion of your Personal Information. Contact us to make such a request.

  • Cookie Preferences: Manage cookies through your web browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect site functionality.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with information should contact us.

7. International Data Transfers

HCHM is based in the United States of America. If you access our site from outside this location, your information may be transferred to and processed in the USA. By using our Site, you consent to this transfer and processing.

8. Links to Other Websites

Our site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., partner organizations, resources). This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on the Site with an updated “Effective Date” and/or by email if appropriate. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@hchm1804.org or info@hchm1804.org

  • Mail: Haitian Cultural Heritage Movement (HCHM), P.O Box 2011 Hempstead, NY 11551-2011

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