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Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Heartland School Safety Association (HSSA) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we safeguard it when you visit our website, contact us, or make a donation.

By using our website, you consent to the terms described in this policy.

2. Who We Are

HSSA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides free and low-cost school security assessments, training, and educational resources to improve safety and deterrence across K–12 schools in Nebraska and Iowa.
Our mission is to make professional-grade security expertise accessible to every community, regardless of budget or size.

3. Information We Collect

We collect limited personal information that helps us communicate effectively and fulfill our mission.
This may include:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Name, email address, phone number, and organization or school name when you fill out contact or request forms.

  • Billing details, donation amounts, and payment method when you contribute through our donation platform.

  • Any additional information you choose to include in correspondence or feedback.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain data may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address, browser type, and operating system.

  • Date, time, and pages visited.

  • Referring websites or search terms.

This information helps us analyze site traffic and improve user experience.
We do not use this data to personally identify visitors.

4. How We Use Your Information

HSSA uses the information collected for legitimate operational purposes, including:

  • Responding to inquiries, questions, and service requests.

  • Processing donations and providing tax-deductible receipts.

  • Communicating updates, newsletters, or reports to supporters.

  • Improving website performance, security, and accessibility.

  • Complying with legal or tax obligations as a registered nonprofit.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

5. Donation Processing

When you make a donation through our website, transactions are processed securely through trusted third-party payment providers such as PayPal or Donorbox.
These providers handle sensitive financial data (such as credit card numbers) under their own privacy and security policies.
HSSA does not store or have access to your full payment information.

We maintain only necessary donation details such as donor name, contact information, and contribution amount for recordkeeping and acknowledgment purposes.

6. Email Communications

By providing your email address, you may receive updates about HSSA programs, assessments, and fundraising campaigns.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any message or by emailing us directly at heartlandschoolsafety@gmail.com.

We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and honor all opt-out requests promptly.

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use standard cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or Wix analytics) to understand visitor behavior and website performance.
Cookies do not store personal information.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer not to be tracked for analytics.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, physical, and technical precautions to protect the information you provide against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
Despite our efforts, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
By using our site, you acknowledge and accept this inherent risk.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law (for example, IRS recordkeeping for donations).

10. Access and Control of Your Information

You may request to:

  • Review the information we have about you.

  • Correct or update inaccurate information.

  • Request deletion of your information from our records.

To make any of these requests, please contact us at heartlandschoolsafety@gmail.com.
We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

11. Children’s Privacy

HSSA does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13 years of age.
Our website and services are intended for adults, educators, and organizations.
If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

12. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for reference or convenience.
HSSA is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
Visitors should review each site’s privacy policy before providing any personal information.

13. Changes to This Policy

HSSA may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational or legal changes.
The “Effective Date” at the top of this page indicates the latest revision.
Continued use of our website after any updates signifies acceptance of the revised policy.

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