Home Builders Foundation respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit https://hbfdenver.org.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

• We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with our website, including when you:
• Submit a client or program application
• Complete an online form
• Contact us by email or through the website
• Sign up for newsletters or event information
• Make a donation through our website

Depending on the form, application, or interaction, this information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Information related to accessibility modification services or client eligibility
• Donation information and transaction details
• Other information necessary to process service applications

Some of this information may constitute personally identifiable information (“PII”).

Some forms on our website may be hosted or processed by third-party service providers that assist with application management, fundraising, or communications.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and device type
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring or exit pages
• Date and time of access

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and allows us to improve website performance and user experience.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites remember user preferences and collect analytics data.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Third-Party Analytics

We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics to help us understand website traffic and usage patterns. These services may collect information through cookies or other tracking technologies. The information collected by these providers is governed by their respective privacy policies.

How We Use Information

Information collected through the website may be used to:

• Process client applications and service inquiries
• Respond to questions or requests
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Communicate about programs, services, or events
• Maintain security and prevent misuse of the website

We use personal information only for legitimate organizational purposes.

Online Donations and Payment Processing

If you choose to make a donation through our website, your transaction may be processed through GiveLively, a third-party fundraising platform that facilitates charitable donations.

Payment processing for online donations is handled by Stripe, a secure third-party payment processor. When you submit payment information through an online donation form, that information is transmitted directly to Stripe using encrypted technology. Home Builders Foundation does not store or retain full credit card numbers or other sensitive payment information on our website servers.

GiveLively and Stripe may collect and process information necessary to complete the donation transaction, including:

• Name
• Contact information such as email and mailing address
• Donation amount and transaction details
• Payment information required to process the donation

These providers process payment information according to their own privacy and security policies.

Home Builders Foundation may receive limited information about completed donations, such as donor name, contact information, donation amount, and transaction confirmation. This information is used for:

• Donation acknowledgments and tax receipts
• Recordkeeping and financial reporting
• Donor stewardship and communications related to our mission

Home Builders Foundation respects donor intent and uses charitable contributions to support programs and services that advance our mission.

How Information May Be Shared

Home Builders Foundation does not sell, rent, or trade donor personal information with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

Information may be shared only in limited circumstances, including:

• With trusted service providers that assist in operating the website or processing forms
• When required by law, legal process, or government request
• To protect the safety, rights, or property of Home Builders Foundation or others

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. Client application forms and donation transactions submitted through the website are transmitted using secure systems and encrypted connections, where supported by the applicable technology.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by other organizations. Home Builders Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Home Builders Foundation
communications@hbfdenver.org
6851 S. Holly Circle, Suite 180, Centennial, CO 80112
(303) 551-6721

Effective date: March 2026