Who we are
The HISD Majority (“The HISD Majority,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit www.thehisdmajority.org or interact with our related online services, forms, emails, events, and communications (collectively, the “Services”).
By using the Services, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Your name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, or ZIP code;
- Information submitted when you subscribe to updates, contact us, complete a survey, register for an event, volunteer, sign a petition, or otherwise engage with us;
- Your communication preferences;
- Comments, questions, feedback, and other content you submit;
- Donation information, such as the amount and date of a contribution; and
- Any other information you choose to provide.
If you make a donation or payment, payment-card and financial information may be collected and processed directly by our third-party payment processor. We generally do not receive or retain complete payment-card numbers.
Information Collected Automatically
When you use our website, our service providers and we may automatically collect certain technical information, such as:
- Cookie identifiers and similar technical information.
- Internet Protocol address;
- Browser and device type;
- Operating system;
- Referring and exit pages;
- Pages viewed and links selected;
- Approximate location derived from an IP address;
- Dates, times, and duration of visits; and cookie identifiers and similar technical information.
2. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to operate the website, remember preferences, understand how visitors use the website, measure the effectiveness of communications, and improve the Services.
Your browser may allow you to block or delete cookies. Blocking certain cookies may affect the operation of some website features.
3. How We Use Information
We may use information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Services;
- Respond to questions, requests, and feedback;
- Send newsletters, organizational updates, event notices, advocacy alerts, and other requested communications;
- Process event registrations, volunteer applications, petitions, donations, or similar submissions;
- Understand community interests and engagement;
- Analyze website performance and usage;
- Protect the security and integrity of our website, organization, and users;
- Detect or prevent fraud, misuse, or unlawful activity;
- Maintain appropriate organizational and financial records;
- Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations; and
- Carry out other purposes disclosed when information is collected or with your consent.
We will not use personal information for a materially different purpose without providing appropriate notice or obtaining consent when required.
4. Email and Text Communications
You may unsubscribe from promotional or advocacy emails by using the unsubscribe link included in an email. We may still send nonpromotional communications when appropriate, such as responses to your requests or donation receipts.
If you provide a mobile number and agree to receive text messages, we may send you organizational updates, event reminders, or advocacy alerts. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe or HELP for assistance. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of making a donation or receiving services. We do not sell or share mobile opt-in information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, meet operational needs, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the reason it was collected.
6. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no website transmission method or storage system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Services are intended for a general audience and are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without legally required parental consent.
If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information to us, please contact us at info@thehisdmajority.org so that we can review the matter and take appropriate action.
8. Third-Party Websites and Services
The Services may contain links to websites, social-media platforms, payment processors, or services operated by other organizations. We do not control and are not responsible for their privacy, security, or content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing information to them.
9. Social-Media Features
If you interact with us through a social media platform or use social media features embedded on our website, the platform may collect information about your interaction. Its collection and use of information are governed by its own privacy policy and your account settings.
10. Contact Us
The HISD Majority
Email: Info@thehisdmajority.org
Website: www.thehisdmajority.org