Privacy Policy
Human Empowerment and Welfare Team (HEWT)
Last Updated: August 20, 2026
Human Empowerment and Welfare Team (HEWT) is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 33-1764109). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we may collect, how we use and protect it, when we may share it, and the choices available to you when you visit hewt.org or interact with HEWT.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information depending on how you interact with HEWT.
Information You Provide to Us
You may voluntarily provide information when you:
Contact us through our website or by email.
Submit a contact, volunteer, partnership, or other inquiry form.
Make a donation.
Request information about HEWT or our programs.
Participate in an HEWT program or activity.
Sign up to receive communications from HEWT.
Opt in to SMS or text communications, where available.
This information may include:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Donation-related information
Messages or inquiries you submit
Information related to volunteer or partnership interests
Other information you choose to provide to us
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Date and time of visits
Referring website or source
General website usage and performance information
Cookies and similar technologies
We use this information to understand how visitors use our website, maintain security, improve website functionality, and improve the visitor experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
HEWT may use personal information to:
Process and acknowledge donations.
Respond to questions, requests, and inquiries.
Communicate with donors, supporters, volunteers, partners, and program participants.
Provide information about HEWT programs, activities, events, and opportunities to get involved.
Send email or SMS communications when you have requested or consented to receive them.
Administer forms, registrations, and program-related activities.
Maintain appropriate organizational and financial records.
Improve our website, programs, and communications.
Understand website usage and improve the visitor experience.
Maintain website security and prevent fraud or misuse.
Comply with applicable legal, tax, financial, and regulatory requirements.
HEWT does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate, secure, analyze, and improve the website.
These technologies may help us:
Understand website traffic and usage.
Remember certain website preferences.
Improve website performance.
Measure the effectiveness of communications and outreach.
Support website functionality.
Some cookies may be provided by third-party services that help us operate or analyze our website.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features.
4. Sharing of Information
HEWT may share personal information only when reasonably necessary for legitimate organizational purposes or as permitted or required by law.
We may share information with trusted service providers that assist HEWT with functions such as:
Website hosting and technology.
Donation and payment processing.
Email communications.
SMS communications.
Website analytics.
Form processing.
Supporter and organizational communications.
Security and technical services.
These service providers may access personal information only as reasonably necessary to provide services to HEWT and are expected to handle that information appropriately.
We may also disclose information:
When required by law, legal process, court order, or governmental request.
When reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of HEWT, our users, or others.
In connection with a reorganization, merger, transfer, or similar organizational transaction, if applicable.
HEWT does not share mobile phone information or SMS consent information with third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
5. Donation and Payment Information
When you make a donation through our website, donation and payment information may be collected and processed by a third-party payment provider.
Payment information is handled according to the applicable privacy and security practices of the payment provider. HEWT does not need to retain complete payment card information in order to process or acknowledge your donation.
We encourage donors to review the privacy policy and terms of the payment provider used to process their transaction.
6. SMS / Text Messaging Consent
Where HEWT offers SMS or text messaging, you may choose to receive text messages by providing your telephone number and providing the required consent through an appropriate HEWT form.
Depending on the type of consent provided, SMS communications may include:
HEWT program updates.
Donation or supporter communications.
Event or campaign information.
Organizational announcements.
Other communications related to the purpose for which you provided consent.
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP.
You may reply HELP for assistance.
Consent to receive SMS messages is not required to make a donation, participate in an HEWT program, or use our website.
SMS consent information will not be sold or shared with third parties for their own marketing or promotional purposes. HEWT may share necessary information with service providers solely when required to deliver SMS communications or provide related technical services.
7. Data Retention
HEWT retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal and financial obligations, maintain appropriate organizational records, resolve disputes, and protect our legitimate interests.
The length of time information is retained depends on the type of information and the reason it was collected.
Donation and financial records may be retained for longer periods when required by applicable tax, accounting, or nonprofit recordkeeping requirements.
When personal information is no longer reasonably required, HEWT may securely delete, anonymize, or otherwise dispose of it, subject to applicable legal and recordkeeping requirements.
You may contact us at [email protected] to request deletion of personal information you have provided to us. Certain information may need to be retained where required by law or for legitimate organizational purposes.
8. Data Security
HEWT takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
We limit access to personal information to individuals and service providers who reasonably need access to perform their responsibilities.
Donation and payment information is processed through third-party payment providers that use security measures designed to protect payment information.
However, no method of transmitting or storing information online can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While HEWT works to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and HEWT does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information, subject to applicable legal and recordkeeping requirements.
If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information to HEWT, please contact us at [email protected].
10. International Visitors and Cross-Border Processing
HEWT is a U.S.-registered nonprofit organization. If you access our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in the United States or other countries where HEWT or its service providers operate.
Privacy laws in those locations may differ from the laws in your country.
Where required, HEWT will take reasonable steps to handle personal information in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection requirements.
11. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, payment services, social media platforms, or other external services.
HEWT is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites or services.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of third-party websites or services before providing them with personal information.
12. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on applicable law, you may contact HEWT to:
Ask about personal information we may hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of personal information where appropriate.
Ask questions about how your information is collected or used.
Withdraw consent for certain communications.
Unsubscribe from email communications.
Opt out of SMS communications by replying STOP.
Some information may need to be retained where required by law or for legitimate financial, tax, organizational, or recordkeeping purposes.
For privacy-related requests, contact us at [email protected].
13. Marketing Communications
If you choose to receive communications from HEWT, we may send you information about our programs, activities, events, campaigns, organizational updates, and opportunities to support our mission.
You may unsubscribe from email marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe option included in the communication or by contacting us at [email protected].
HEWT does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
HEWT may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, programs, services, legal requirements, or privacy practices.
When changes are made, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this page and publish the revised Privacy Policy on our website.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to remain informed about how HEWT handles and protects personal information.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how HEWT handles personal information, please contact us:
Human Empowerment and Welfare Team (HEWT)
15136 Via Lomita Drive
Monte Sereno, CA 95030
USA
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (408) 590-0775
Human Empowerment and Welfare Team (HEWT) is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
EIN: 33-1764109
Last Updated: August 20, 2026
Human Empowerment and Welfare Team (HEWT) is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity. EIN: 33-1764109. All program funding is 100% interest-free, contains zero hidden fees, and is provided solely to reduce poverty and empower underserved communities.
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Human Empowerment and Welfare Team (HEWT)
15136 Via Lomita Drive
Monte Sereno, CA 95030
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