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Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

Hope Scholars Honduras, an organization dedicated to empowering Honduran students through faith-based education, values the privacy of our website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit this website. We are committed to transparency and compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA). For questions, contact us via our contact page.

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Information We Collect

 

We collect personal information to support our mission of breaking the cycle of poverty through education. The types of information we may collect include:

  • Personal Details: Name, email address, and phone number when you submit contact forms or sign up for newsletters.

  • Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing activity (e.g., pages visited, time spent) collected automatically via cookies and Wix analytics tools.

  • User-Submitted Content: Messages or feedback submitted through contact forms or student portfolio comment sections (if applicable).

  • Third-Party Data: Information collected by third-party services like Google Analytics (e.g., anonymized usage statistics) or social media platforms (e.g., Facebook) when you interact with our social media links.

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Wix, as our data processor, may also collect personal information from visitors (e.g., IP addresses, cookies) to provide platform functionality, as outlined in Wix’s Privacy Policy.

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How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

  • Direct Input: When you voluntarily provide details via contact forms or newsletter sign-ups.

  • Automated Technologies: Cookies, web beacons, and Wix analytics tools track usage to improve user experience and site performance.

  • Third-Party Services: Wix and integrated tools (e.g., Google Analytics) collect data to support site functionality and marketing.

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How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide updates about our mission and student progress.

  • Send newsletters and event invitations (with your consent, where required).

  • Improve our website’s functionality and user experience through analytics.

  • Foster community engagement, such as sharing encouraging messages with scholars (with your permission).

  • Comply with legal obligations.

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How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Service Providers: Wix and analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to operate the website and analyze performance.

  • Legal Compliance: Authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights.

  • Local Partners: Honduran church partners or case workers, with your consent, to facilitate mission-related activities (e.g., delivering messages to students).

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All third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and applicable privacy laws.

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality and user experience. These include:

  • Essential Cookies: Enable core site functions (e.g., navigation).

  • Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymized data to analyze site performance (e.g., Google Analytics).

  • Marketing Cookies: Support social media sharing (e.g., Facebook pixel, if applicable).

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You can manage cookie preferences via our cookie banner (if enabled) or your browser settings. See Wix’s Privacy and Cookies for details on platform cookies.

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Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws like GDPR or CCPA, including:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information.

  • Correction: Update inaccurate data.

  • Deletion: Request removal of your data, subject to legal exceptions.

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails or opt out of non-essential cookies.

  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format (GDPR).

  • Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of exercising CCPA rights.

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To exercise these rights, contact us via our contact page.  We will respond within the legally required timeframe (e.g., 30 days for GDPR, 45 days for CCPA).

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Data Security

We use Wix’s secure servers to protect your data. However, no online transmission is 100% secure. We implement reasonable measures (e.g., encryption, access controls) to safeguard your information.

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Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined (e.g., responding to inquiries, maintaining contact lists) or as required by law. Usage data may be retained for analytics purposes, anonymized where possible.

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International Data Transfers

As a Wix-hosted site, your data may be stored in data centers in the United States, Ireland, South Korea, Taiwan, or Israel. Wix ensures compliance with GDPR and other laws for cross-border transfers. If you are an EU resident, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses to protect your data.

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Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have such data, contact us to request deletion.

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Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. For material changes, we will notify you via email or a website notice (if applicable).

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Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us via our contact page.

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Thank you for supporting our mission to empower Honduran students through faith and education.

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