Privacy Policy

Updated: August, 2026

Habitat for Humanity California (“Habitat California,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains generally how we collect, use and protect information when you visit our website or interact with us online.

  • We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, mailing address, telephone number or other contact information when you:

    • Make a donation;

    • Sign up to receive emails or newsletters;

    • Register for an event;

    • Complete a form or survey;

    • Participate in an advocacy action; or

    • Contact or otherwise communicate with us.

    When you visit our website, certain information may also be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, such as your browser type, device information, IP address and information about how you use our website. We may use this information to understand website traffic, improve our website and evaluate the effectiveness of our communications.

  • We may use the information we collect to process and acknowledge donations, communicate with you, provide information you have requested, administer events and programs, send organizational or advocacy updates, improve our website and further Habitat California’s charitable mission.

    You may unsubscribe from marketing or informational emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in those communications.

  • Online donations may be processed through secure third-party payment providers. Habitat California does not directly store complete credit card or bank account information submitted through these services. Information you provide through a third-party payment platform may also be subject to that provider’s privacy policy and terms.

  • Habitat California does not sell or rent your personal information.

    We may share information with trusted service providers that assist us with activities such as website hosting, email communications, event registration, payment processing, fundraising and other organizational operations. We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect Habitat California, our website or others.

  • Habitat for Humanity California is a separate legal entity from Habitat for Humanity International and local Habitat for Humanity affiliates. Local Habitat affiliates are independently operated organizations and are responsible for their own collection and use of personal information.

    Our website may contain links to local Habitat affiliates, Habitat for Humanity International and other third-party websites. Once you leave our website, the privacy practices of those organizations apply.

  • Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand how visitors use the site and help us improve the online experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, although doing so may affect some website functionality.

  • We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to safeguard the personal information entrusted to us. However, no website, electronic transmission or data-storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

  • Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without the consent of a parent or legal guardian.

  • We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our website, practices or applicable requirements. The most recent revision date will be posted at the top of this page.

  • If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, would like to update your information or would like to change your communication preferences, please contact:

    Habitat for Humanity California
    info@habitatca.org
    2619 Broadway, Suite #210
    Oakland, CA 94612
    916-885-5333