Data Privacy Policy

Thank you for visiting the official website of Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County.

For additional information about this site or about Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County you may contact us at:

Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County
4116 Silver Star Road
Orlando, FL 32808
Telephone: 1-407-648-4567
Email: social@habitatorlando.org

Statement of Purpose
This website is an educational and informational electronic publication of Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County. Its purpose is to share the story of Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County’s house-building, community-building work and to invite interested online visitors to be part of those efforts. Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County works in partnership with volunteers and supporters of all backgrounds and faiths to build and repair affordable housing in our community. We welcome all volunteers who share a vision of a world where everyone has a stable and affordable place to live.

Legal Notice
This site is maintained by Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County.

“Habitat for Humanity” is a registered service mark owned by Habitat for Humanity International and may not be used without permission.

“Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County” or any variation thereof cannot be used without permission.

Reprint Information
Permission generally is granted to reprint articles from this website for educational, noncommercial purposes. Requirements for reprinting are as follows:

• Writer’s byline, if applicable.
• Reprinted, in its entirety, with permission of Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County.
• For permissions or to advise of links to this site, contact social@habitatorlando.org.
• Upon print publication of material from this site, for our records we require that a copy be sent to: Marketing & Communications Department, Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County, 4116 Silver Star Road, Orlando, FL 32808 USA

Privacy Policy
Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County is committed to respecting the privacy of online visitors and pledges its best efforts to that end. In general, you can visit Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County on the web without telling us who you are or revealing anything about yourself.

Our web server automatically recognizes each visitor’s domain name, but does not automatically collect personally identifiable information. There are times, however, such as when you make a financial donation, sign up for our e-newsletter, or register for an event or volunteer build day, that we will collect specific information. If you choose to provide personally identifiable data, you may receive future information from us–by mail, electronically or by telephone–advising you of upcoming Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County events, services, new products, or volunteer and support opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted with such information, please let us know by emailing, writing or calling the contact numbers at the top of this page. You can, however, have your name put on our do-not-share list by emailing, calling or writing to us at the addresses above. Please make sure to provide your full name and address for exclusion from “future contact.”

A “cookie” is a small piece of data stored on your computer’s hard drive when you visit our website. Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County uses cookies to analyze our website’s overall traffic patterns and improve our visitors’ online experience. We do not use cookies to store or collect any personal information. Many browsers provide an option to block or remove cookies. You can visit www.habitatorlando.org successfully while blocking cookies, but leaving cookies enabled in your browser will help us to improve our site’s usability and effectiveness.

In order to provide a more comprehensive and useful site, the Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County website contains links to other websites. Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County is not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites.

SMS Opt-in

By submitting this form and signing up for texts, users consent to receive text messages for customer care service from Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County at the number provided. Message & data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Type HELP for Help. Unsubscribe at any time by replying STOP. The SMS Opt In will not be shared with any third party.

Mobile opt-in data will not be shared with third parties.

Note to Parents
We are pleased when young people visit the website of Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County to learn more about the organization and the rising issue of affordable housing. Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County does not knowingly solicit data from children and does not knowingly market to children.

Credit Card Information
Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County has contracted the services of a banking partner to process credit card donations submitted online. Our banking partner’s secured server encrypts your credit card information so that it may be safely transmitted over the web. Your credit card information will not be released by Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County or its banking partner to any other party.

Feedback Invited
Again, thank you for visiting the website of Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County. We welcome your feedback.

Client Privacy Policies & Practices

We at Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando and Osceola County value your trust and are committed to the responsible management, use, and protection of your personal information. This notice describes our policy regarding the collection and disclosure of personal information. Protected Personal Identifying Information (PII), as used in this notice, means information that identifies an individual personally and is not otherwise publicly available information, but may be necessary for qualified staff members to provide services to you.

Types and Sources of Information We Collect

We collect personal information to aid you in obtaining the services you choose to receive. Protected personal information is restricted to limited personnel on a need-to know basis only.

We May Collect Information From These Sources

• Information we receive from you on intake forms, applications, other forms, or during interviews with us
• Information about your transactions with us or others such as financial institutions or consumer reporting agencies
• Information we receive from personal and employment references
• Other sources, as necessary to provide you with the services you request

We May Collect These Types of Information

• Information such as your name, address, social security number, employer, occupation, assets, debts, income, age, family size, race, ethnicity, birth certificates, and other similar information
• Information about your transactions with us or others, such as your bank account balance or payment history
• Information such as your credit bureau report, credit history, and creditworthiness
• Other information, as necessary to provide you with the services you wish to receive

Information We May Disclose
We may judiciously disclose some types of personal information listed above, depending on the type of service you receive.

To Whom We May Disclose
We may disclose necessary personal information to the following types of unaffiliated third parties:

• Financial services providers, such as companies engaged in loan underwriting services
• Local government offices that provide funding for our services who require some limited information (not including Social Security numbers or specific bank account information) for the purposes of client eligibility, proof of services, and program oversight
• Referrals to other nonprofit organizations or government offices that you wish to receive services from, and only with your prior permission.

We may disclose personal information about you to third parties, as permitted by law, with your permission. Prior to sharing personal information with unaffiliated third parties, except as described in this policy, you will have the opportunity to direct that such information is not disclosed.

We will never sell your information.

Confidentiality and Security Protecting Your Information
Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando and Osceola County restricts access to personal information to qualified employees who need to know that information to provide products and services to you, such as underwriting and servicing of loans, making loan and application decisions, and for financial and housing counseling services.

We maintain physical and electronic security procedures to safeguard the confidentiality and integrity of your personal information and to guard against unauthorized access. We use locked files, and user authentication and detection software to protect your information.