Privacy Policy
Cowlitz County Habitat for Humanity
Effective Date: March 2026
Cowlitz County Habitat for Humanity (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors, supporters, volunteers, and partners who interact with our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
Submit a contact form
Sign up for our newsletter
Register as a volunteer
Make a donation
Request information about our programs
Participate in surveys or events
The information we collect may include:
Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Donation information
Volunteer or program participation information
Any other information you choose to provide
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
Respond to inquiries or requests
Process donations and provide donation receipts
Coordinate volunteer opportunities
Send newsletters or updates about our work
Improve our website and user experience
Communicate about events, programs, and opportunities to support our mission
Comply with legal and financial obligations
We will never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
Donations and Payment Processing
Online donations may be processed through a secure third-party payment processor. These providers maintain their own privacy policies and security standards for handling financial information.
Cowlitz County Habitat for Humanity does not store full credit card numbers on our website servers.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
Understand website traffic and usage patterns
Improve website functionality
Enhance the visitor experience
We may use analytics services (such as website traffic analysis tools) that collect anonymous usage data. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email address, we may send you periodic updates about:
Habitat projects
Volunteer opportunities
Events
Fundraising campaigns
You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect the personal information you provide. While no website can guarantee complete security, we work to safeguard your information against unauthorized access or disclosure.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. These websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Cowlitz County Habitat for Humanity
1323 South 13th Ave. Kelso, WA 98626
P.O. Box 1451 Longview, WA 98632
(360) 425-6177
office@cowlitzhabitat.org