Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 22, 2026

Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County, Inc. is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices you have.

This policy applies to information collected through our website, online forms, events, programs, and communications, including email and text messaging.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us:

  • Contact information (such as name, email address, mailing address, and phone number)
  • Information submitted through contact forms, event registrations, volunteer forms, or donation-related inquiries
  • Communications you send to us (emails, form submissions, or messages)

We may also collect limited, non‑personal information automatically when you visit our website, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, through standard website analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information only for legitimate nonprofit and operational purposes, including:

  • Responding to inquiries or requests you submit
  • Registering participants for events or programs
  • Coordinating volunteers, partners, vendors, and community activities
  • Providing operational and informational communications related to your engagement with Habitat Bergen
  • Improving our website and services

We do not use personal information for commercial purposes.

Text Messaging (SMS) Communications

Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County may send text messages for both operational and marketing purposes, depending on how you provide consent.

Operational Messages:
If you provide your phone number in connection with an inquiry, application, event registration, or volunteer activity, you may receive informational or transactional messages such as confirmations, reminders, or updates related to your interaction with us. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. Reply HELP for help.

Marketing Messages:
If you expressly opt in to receive marketing messages through our website forms or written consent, you may receive promotional messages about events, fundraising campaigns, volunteer opportunities, ReStore promotions, and organizational updates. Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. Reply HELP for help

Sharing of Information:

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, we strive to use industry‑accepted best practices to safeguard your data.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use our site. Cookies do not give us access to your computer or personal information beyond what you choose to share.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you
  • Request corrections or updates to your information
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or operational requirements
  • Opt out of communications at any time

Children’s Rights

Our website and programs are not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County, Inc.
Email: info@habitatbergen.org
Phone: 201-457-1020

By using our website or providing your information, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy.