1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) sets forth the policies and procedures of Building Hope Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Company”) regarding the collection, use, disclosure, retention, and protection of Personal Information. This Policy applies to users of our website, employees and job applicants, and clients and end users of our services.
2. Definitions
3. Scope of Policy
This Policy applies to information collected from website visitors, employees, job applicants, and clients. It does not apply to unaffiliated third-party websites.
4. Categories of Personal Information Collected
Website visitor information, employee information, and client student and staff information, including enrollment, billing, and administrative records.
5. Purpose of Data Processing
The Company processes Personal Information for communication, employment administration, service delivery, and compliance.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
Where required, processing is based on consent, contract, legal obligation, or legitimate interest.
7. Sharing and Disclosure
Personal Information may be shared with service providers, clients, legal authorities, or in case of corporate transactions. The Company does not sell Personal Information.
8. Data Security Measures
The Company implements safeguards including encryption, access controls, audits, and employee training. Personal Information and Client Data are maintained on password protected or encrypted drives and sites and are deleted from drives when devices are retired. Password access is removed when employees leave the Company. Company provides regular information security training, including precautions for remote workers and contractors.
9. Data Retention
Personal Information is retained only as necessary for legal, contractual, and operational purposes.
10. Children’s Data and FERPA Compliance
Student data is processed solely under guidelines of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) and contractual obligations with educational institutions.
11. Individual Rights
Individuals may request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of their Personal Information where legally applicable. The Company adheres to the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) with respect to rights to erasure.
12. Cookies and Tracking Technology
The Company uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the website works properly, remembers your preferences, and to help understand how visitors use the site. Some cookies are essential and cannot be disabled, while others are optional and used only with consent. Website users can manage or delete cookies at any time through browser settings or through the cookie options provided on the website. Cookies may be used for marketing outreach related to Company’s services, but Company does not use or share any student or school data for marketing purposes.
13. International Data Transfers
All international transfers shall be conducted in accordance with applicable law and with safeguards designed to ensure the continued protection of Personal Information.
14. Updates and Amendments
This Policy may be amended at any time, with updates posted publicly.
15. Contact Information
For further information about this Privacy Policy Statement, please contact the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, Tiphanie Edwards, at tedwards@bhope.org.