Last Updated: November 2025
Online Privacy Policy
Habitat for Humanity of Knox County, Illinois (“Habitat,” “we,” or “our”) has established this Privacy Policy (“Policy”) to explain how we collect, use, and protect your personally identifiable information (“PII”) in connection with our website (the “Site”).
Information We Collect
When donating, registering, or completing forms on the Site, you may be asked to provide personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, credit card information, or other details needed to process your request or transaction.
We may collect this information when you:
- Subscribe to a newsletter
- Make a donation
- Fill out a form or application
- Register for an event or volunteer opportunity
Like many websites, our web servers may automatically collect non-personally identifiable data, such as your browser type, operating system, IP address, and referring URL. We may use “cookies” (small text files stored on your device) and trusted third-party services, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our Site and to improve your experience.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Process applications, donations, and volunteer registrations
- Send updates about programs, events, or volunteer opportunities
- Communicate promotions, surveys, or mission-related news
- Improve our website and services
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties without notice. Exceptions include trusted service providers who assist in operating our website or conducting our business, provided they agree to keep information confidential.
We may also disclose information when necessary to:
- Comply with the law
- Enforce our site policies
- Protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
Non-personally identifiable visitor data may be shared for analytics, marketing, or research purposes.
Information Security
We treat all personally identifiable information shared with us through the Site with care and maintain security measures designed to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Use of Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. Habitat for Humanity of Knox County does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of information on other sites.
Visitor Choice
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences, including blocking or deleting cookies. However, disabling cookies may limit some Site functionality.
If you prefer not to have your data collected via Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On. Learn more at Google Analytics Privacy.
If you choose not to provide certain information, we may be unable to fulfill some requests or services.
Changes to This Policy
Habitat for Humanity of Knox County reserves the right to modify or amend this Policy at any time.
If we make material changes—meaning significant updates that affect how we collect, use, or share your information—we will post a clear notice on our website’s homepage before those changes take effect.
Examples of material changes include:
- Adding new types of personal information we collect
- Using your information in new ways or for new purposes
- Sharing information with new third-party partners or vendors
- Updating how long we retain your data or how you can access or delete it
By continuing to use our website after any updates, you agree to the terms of the revised Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Policy, please contact us:
info@habitatknox.org
Habitat for Humanity of Knox County
808 South Cedar Street
Galesburg, IL 61401, USA