Privacy Policy
(Effective date: July 11 2025)
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1. Who we are
Happy Habits Foundation is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit. You can contact us at admin@happyhabitsfoundation.org or by mail at [physical address].
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2. Information we collect
Category | Examples | Legal basis* --- | --- | --- Personal identifiers | Name, postal address, email, phone | Consent / legitimate interests Payment details | Amount, last four digits of card, transaction ID (processed via secure third-party processor—we never see full card data) | Contract / legitimate interests Usage data | IP address, browser type, pages visited, referring site | Legitimate interests
*Under U.S. law; additional rights may apply if you are in the EEA, UK, or California.
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3. How we use information
· Process donations and issue receipts/tax acknowledgments
· Communicate program updates, event invitations, and fundraising appeals (opt-out any time)
· Improve site performance and security
· Meet legal and tax obligations
· We do not sell or rent personal data. We share information only with trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, email platforms) who contractually agree to safeguard it.
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4. Data retention
We keep donation records for the period required by the IRS (currently seven years) and analytics data no longer than 26 months, unless a longer period is needed for legal or audit purposes.
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5. Your choices & rights
· Unsubscribe—every bulk email contains a one-click opt-out link.
· Access/Correct/Delete—email admin@happyhabitsfoundation.org to request.
· Do-Not-Track signals—our site does not change behavior upon detecting DNT at this time.
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6. Cookies
We use essential cookies and analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4) to understand traffic. You can disable non-essential cookies through the banner or your browser settings.
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7. Children
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If alerted, we will delete such information promptly.
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8. Updates
Material changes will be posted here and indicated by a new “Effective date.”