CHF International Privacy Policy

CHF takes very seriously the privacy of its website visitors and the security of any personal information that may be provide via Institute websites. CHF believes you have the right to know the type of information the Institute collects, how it is protected and used, and the circumstances under which it may be disclosed. For easy access, this Privacy Policy Statement is posted on CHF International’s homepage, all internal website pages and at every point where personally identifiable information may be requested.

Any privacy policy provided on any specific CHF-branded website will always supersede this general policy. Please check the CHF website(s) that you use for the applicable privacy policy.

The Information We Collect and How it is Gathered and Used

Personal Information

This notice applies to all information collected or submitted on the CHF International website. On some pages, visitors can make information requests, register to receive program updates or resource materials, or make financial contributions. CHF collects only the personal information voluntarily provided through this website. This may include, but is not limited to, your name, email address, contact information, credit card information and any other demographic data or details related to your background or interests that you choose to provide.

CHF does not share personal information provided by you through its website with any other institution, company, government or governmental agency or other organization. CHF is obligated to disclose personal information in exceptional cases as required by US law, including a subpoena.

CHF uses the information you provide about yourself for various services, which are disclosed to you when you provide the information. Examples include email newsletters, invitations to CHF events, or for information alerts about CHF programs or activities. In some cases, CHF uses this information, including the email addresses and contact information gathered from our websites, for fundraising activities.

Information collected on CHF websites is never used for commercial purposes.

Site Usage Information

When visitors browse, read or download information on the CHF International website, limited, anonymous data is collected about the visit. For instance, the web server may record the numerical Internet Protocol address of your computer; information about your browser and operating system; date and time of access; and the Internet address and page that linked (referred) you to our site. If you search the site, your search requests may be logged. CHF uses this information to measure the number of visitors to different sections of the site, diagnose and correct system errors, and conduct research—all with the sole objective of improving the information services, features and usability of the site.

Cookies

The CHF website uses web cookies—a mechanism by which a website and a web browser can jointly “remember” information within or between browsing sessions. Cookies are useful because they can improve the user experience. However, cookies have been subject to criticism because they also can be employed to invisibly assemble information about user’s browsing habits for marketing purposes.

CHF uses cookies only to improve the user experience within the context of a single browser session or between site visits and not for any form of information gathering about user browsing. Cookies may contain a “key,” so that you do not need to login every time you visit a new page, or when you return to the CHF International website from the same computer at a later date. Remember, if you are using a public computer, and you fail to log out from the website after finishing your session, another person may be able to access your account.

CHF Partner Websites and Links to Independent Websites

The CHF  privacy policy does not apply to such websites that are developed and maintained by CHF partners with CHF financial or technical assistance. CHF would typically encourage these partners to develop and implement their own privacy policies for information collected on their websites. It is CHF policy never to take possession of or use personal information provided to partners through these kinds of websites.

Similarly, CHF websites may contain pages with links to independent, external websites for which the Institute is not responsible.

CHF Commitment to Data Security

To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy and ensure the correct use of information, CHF has established appropriate physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information collected online.

How to Access or Correct Information

You can access all your personally identifiable information that CHF collects online and maintains by logging into the website using the username and password provided to you. If you need assistance or were not provided such login information, updates or corrections can be requested by email by the "Contact" tab at the top of this page.  This procedure is used to better safeguard your information.

To protect your privacy and security, we will also take reasonable steps to verify your identity before granting access or making corrections.

Changes to this Policy

CHF retains the right to make changes, at its sole discretion, to this Privacy Policy Statement or the privacy policies of the various CHF program websites, which will be posted in an accessible place on the pertinent site.

How to Contact CHF

Should you have other questions or concerns about these privacy policies, please send us an email by clicking the "Contact Us" link in the footer of this page.