Helping Hoosiers Heroes Foundation ("HHHF," "we," "our," or "us") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Indiana. This policy explains what personal information we collect through our website, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. Information We Collect

We only collect information you voluntarily submit through our forms:

• Contact form: name, email, phone (optional), organization (optional), and your message.
• Partnership request: name, organization, email, phone, partnership interest, and message.
• Get Help / Intake form: hosted externally by Google Forms; the information you provide is stored by Google and shared with HHHF for follow-up.
• Highlight a Hero: the honoree's name/service, your relationship, and any story/photo permission you choose to share.
• Sponsorship & Donations: handled by external processors (GiveButter, Donorbox, PayPal, Google Forms). We receive the transaction details those providers share with us.

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13, and we do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising trackers on this site.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To respond to your inquiry, referral, or partnership request.
• To connect eligible veterans, first responders, and future heroes to the appropriate partner resources.
• To send occasional updates only if you have explicitly opted in.
• To comply with donor recordkeeping and 501(c)(3) reporting requirements.

We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Third-Party Services We Use

To keep the site simple and secure, HHHF relies on trusted third-party services. Their own privacy policies also apply:

• Formspree — receives and forwards contact / partnership / highlight-a-hero form submissions.
• Google Forms — hosts the intake, sponsorship, and volunteer forms.
• GiveButter, Donorbox, PayPal — process donations.
• Emergent / Kubernetes hosting — hosts the website itself.

Meta (Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses program) is listed on this site strictly as a supporter/donorof HHHF's Vision Forward distribution effort. HHHF does not share recipient personal information with Meta or Ray-Ban.

4. Data Retention & Security

We retain form submissions only as long as needed to serve the person who reached out and to meet nonprofit recordkeeping requirements. Data in transit is protected by HTTPS. We use least-privilege access controls internally.

5. Your Choices

• You may request a copy of the information HHHF holds about you.
• You may request correction or deletion of your information at any time.
• You may unsubscribe from any HHHF updates by replying "unsubscribe" to the email.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at Andrew@helpinghoosiersheroes.org.

6. Cookies & Analytics

This website does not set marketing/advertising cookies. We may use minimal, privacy-respecting analytics to understand aggregate site usage (page counts, no personal identifiers).

7. Children's Privacy

The HHHF Future Heroes program is designed for youth engagement; however, the website itself is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted personal information should contact us to have it removed.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will always reflect the most recent revision.

9. Contact Us

Questions about this policy? Reach out any time:

• Email: Andrew@helpinghoosiersheroes.org
• Phone: 219-900-3470
• Mail: LaPorte County, Indiana