Privacy Policy

Introduction
The Hyer Merit Association ("we," "us," or "our") values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or engage with us in any way. By accessing or using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect
We collect various types of information in connection with the services we provide, including:

Personal Information
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other similar contact data.
- Demographic Information: Age, gender, education, and other demographic details.
- Financial Information: Payment details if you make purchases or donations through our website.

Non-Personal Information
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as IP address, browser type, access times, and pages viewed.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Data collected through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to improve your experience on our site.

How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our website and services.
- Improve, personalize, and expand our website and services.
- Understand and analyze how you use our website and services.
- Communicate with you, including sending newsletters, updates, and other information.
- Process your transactions and manage your orders or donations.
- Conduct research and analysis to enhance our programs and services.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except as described in this Privacy Policy. We may share information with:
-Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our website, conduct our business, or provide services to you, such as payment processing, email delivery, and customer support.
- Partners and Affiliates: Organizations and partners that collaborate with us to provide services or programs, but only to the extent necessary to fulfill those services or programs.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, we may disclose your information to law enforcement or other government entities.

Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to access, correct, update, or delete your personal information. You can also opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those communications or by contacting us directly.

Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "last updated" date at the bottom of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.

Last Updated: July 2024