Who We Are
HopeWorks Global is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information responsibly.
Our website address is: https://www.hopeworksglobal.org
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location data from images on the site.
Donations and Payment Processing
When you make a donation through our website, your payment information is processed securely through third-party platforms such as Bloomerang. HopeWorks Global does not store or have direct access to your full payment details.
These platforms may collect information necessary to process your donation, including your name, contact information, and transaction details, in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Training Platform and User Accounts
If you access our training platform, we may collect information necessary to provide access and track course completion. This may include your name, email address, organization, and training activity.
This information is used to:
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Provide access to training content
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Issue certificates of completion
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Maintain records of participation for individuals or organizations
Training data is managed through secure systems and is only used for program delivery and improvement.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so you do not have to fill in your details again when leaving another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie will be set to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, cookies will be set to save your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
If you edit or publish content, an additional cookie may be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article edited. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor has visited the other website directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, include additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with embedded content, especially if you are logged into those services.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share limited data with trusted third-party services that support our operations, including:
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Donation processing platforms (e.g., Bloomerang)
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Learning management systems used for training access
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Email communication platforms
These providers are responsible for handling your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to allow automatic recognition and approval of follow-up comments.
For users who register on our website, personal information provided in user profiles is stored. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username. Website administrators can also access and edit this information.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided.
You may also request that we erase your personal data, except for data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
If you engage with donation forms, training platforms, or embedded services, your data may be processed through secure third-party systems used to deliver those services.
Contact: For privacy-related questions, please contact us through the Contact page.