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Privacy Policy

This document outlines how SheltersForHumanity collects, uses, and protects your personal information. Last updated: April 2024.

1. Data We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, such as when you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or access educational resources.

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, organization.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited.
  • Usage Data: Interaction with our platform, downloaded materials, course progress.
  • Cookies & Similar Technologies: To enhance site functionality and analyze traffic.
2. Purpose of Data Processing

Your data is used solely for legitimate purposes related to our educational mission.

  • To provide and improve our educational content on shelter design and humanitarian logistics.
  • To communicate updates, resources, and respond to your inquiries.
  • To analyze platform usage for educational impact and technical improvements.
  • To ensure platform security and prevent misuse.

We do not use your data for unrelated marketing, fundraising campaigns, or profit-driven activities.

3. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. Data may be shared only in these limited circumstances:

  • With trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) who comply with strict data protection agreements.
  • If required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our platform and users.
  • In aggregated, anonymized form for research or reporting on humanitarian education trends.

International Transfers

Our platform is hosted globally. By using our site, you acknowledge that your data may be processed in countries with different data protection laws. We implement safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.

4. Your Rights & Choices

You have control over your personal information, in accordance with applicable laws like the GDPR.

  • Access & Portability: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Correction & Deletion: Request correction or deletion of your data.
  • Objection & Restriction: Object to certain processing or request restriction.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for communications at any time.
  • Cookies: Manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@sheltersforhumanity.com.

5. Data Security & Retention

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access or disclosure.

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Typically, inactive user data is anonymized or deleted after 3 years.

6. Contact & Updates

For any questions, privacy requests, or concerns regarding this policy, please contact our data representative:

SheltersForHumanity
Email: info@sheltersforhumanity.com
Postal: 48615 Ledner Oval Apt. 411

We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

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