Hoosier Environmental Council is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information you provide to us.

Information We Collect:
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with Hoosier Environmental Council, including but not limited to:

  • Contact information such as name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
  • Demographic information such as age, employer, and interests.
  • Financial information such as donation details.
  • Any other information you choose to share with us.

How We Use Your Information:
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To communicate with you and provide you with information about our programs, events, and activities.
  • To process donations and issue receipts.
  • To personalize your experience with our organization and tailor our communications to your interests.
  • To improve our services and understand the needs and preferences of our supporters.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

Disclosure of Information:
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our organization and providing services to you, such as processing donations, sending emails, or analyzing data. These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to Hoosier Environmental Council and are bound by confidentiality agreements.

You may also opt-in to receive text messages from HEC. Text messaging opt-in data and consent will not be shared with any third party. 

We may also disclose your information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.

Data Security:
We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal information and prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices:
You have the right to opt out of receiving communications from us at any time. HEC uses EveryAction to send email newsletters and SMS text alerts. You may revoke your consent to receive emails or text messages any time by using the unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email or by responding with STOP to any text message received from HEC.

Our donor information is securely stored on the EveryAction fundraising platform. Read the Bonterra LLC privacy policy for details on how personal information is collected, used and shared on the EveryAction platform.

You may also access, update, or request the deletion of your personal information by contacting us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy.

Children’s Privacy:
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please do not provide any personal information to us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

Changes to this Privacy Policy:
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Hoosier Environmental Council
3951 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
comments@hecweb.org
317-685-8800
Last Updated: 4/22/24