Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 17, 2024

Project HOOD ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our organization, including through our SMS communication program. By participating in our programs or using our services, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

• SMS Communication Data: Text message originator opt-in data, message content, and consent to participate in our SMS communication program.

• Other Information You Provide: Information you share with us voluntarily through forms, surveys, or direct communication.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide updates about our programs, services, and events.

• Facilitate SMS communication, including alerts, event reminders, donation solicitations, and volunteer opportunities.

• Respond to inquiries and provide support.

• Improve our services and programs through analytics and feedback.

3. SMS Communication

By opting into our SMS program, you consent to receive text messages from Project HOOD via short code 7466, including updates about our programs, events, and opportunities to get involved. Standard message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.

• Opt-Out: You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to our messages. Upon opting out, you will no longer receive messages from us.

• Support: For assistance, reply HELP to our messages or contact us at info@projecthood.org or 773-923-8270.

• Data Handling: Text messaging originator opt-in data and consent will not be shared with third parties for their own purposes.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. Your information may be shared with trusted service providers only for purposes related to supporting our operations, such as delivering SMS messages or processing donations.

Text Messaging Data: All categories of data related to our SMS program, including opt-in information, will not be shared with any third parties for their own purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Choices

• Opt-Out of SMS Communication: Reply STOP to any SMS message to stop receiving text messages.

• Access and Update Your Information: Contact us at info@projecthood.org or 773-923-8270 to request changes to your personal information.

• Cookies and Tracking: Adjust your browser settings to disable cookies or opt out of online tracking technologies.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website and communications may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Updates will be posted on our website with the effective date indicated.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your information, please contact us at:

Project HOOD
6620 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
Email: info@projecthood.org
Phone: 773-923-8270

10. Additional Disclosures for SMS Participants

• Message and data rates may apply.

• Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

• For assistance, contact us at info@projecthood.org or 773-923-8270.

• By opting into our SMS program, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.