Privacy Policy

Summary

Our Privacy Policy outlines how Minnesota Family Council collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services:

• Purpose: Explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using our website, you agree to this policy.
• Data Collected: Includes personal details (e.g., name, email, address, phone number) that you voluntarily provide through forms on our website, as well as usage data from your interactions with our site.
• Usage: Data is used for communication, newsletter delivery, providing access to resources, advocacy updates, and improving our website experience.
• Cookies: Used for functionality and analytics. Third-party cookies from Hotjar help us understand how visitors use our website.
• Sharing: Data submitted through our forms is shared with CharityEngine (our constituent relationship management provider) to facilitate communication and services. We do not sell your data.
• Third-Party Services: Donation processing occurs on a separate CharityEngine domain (web.charityengine.net) and is governed by CharityEngine's privacy policy, not this one.
• Retention: Data is kept as needed to provide services or fulfill legal obligations. You may request deletion by contacting us.
• Children: No data is knowingly collected from children under 13. Contact us for removal if needed.
• Your Rights: Access, correct, or delete your data; opt out of communications at any time.
• Contact: Questions? Email family@mfc.org, call (612) 789-8811, or write to us at 525 Park Street, Suite 460, Saint Paul, MN 55103.

This summary is provided solely for informational purposes and does not constitute a legally binding document.

For full details, please refer to the complete Privacy Policy below.

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Last updated: December 11, 2024

This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our website and tells you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

We use your Personal Data to communicate with you, provide access to resources, and improve our website. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

• Organization (referred to as either "the Organization," "We," "Us," or "Our" in this Agreement) refers to Minnesota Family Council, 525 Park Street, Suite 460, Saint Paul, MN 55103.
• Website refers to Minnesota Family Council's website, accessible from mfc.org and its subdomains.
• You means the individual accessing or using the Website, or the entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Website, as applicable.
• Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
• Cookies are small files that are placed on your computer, mobile device, or any other device by a website, containing details of your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
• Device means any device that can access the Website such as a computer, a cellphone, or a digital tablet.
• Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Website or from the Website infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
• Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Organization. It refers to third-party companies or individuals employed by the Organization to facilitate services, provide services on behalf of the Organization, perform services related to the Website, or assist the Organization in analyzing how the Website is used.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using our Website, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact you or identify you. This information is provided voluntarily by you through forms on our Website and may include:

• Email address
• First name and last name
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Preferences for receiving updates and resources

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Website and may include:

• Your Device's Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, and operating system
• Pages you visit on our Website, time and date of your visit, time spent on pages, and other interaction data
• Mobile-specific data, such as device type and geographic location (country/region level)

Information from Third Parties

We use CharityEngine as our constituent relationship management (CRM) provider. When you submit forms on our Website (such as newsletter signups or resource access requests), that information is transmitted to and stored in CharityEngine's system to facilitate our communication with you and provide the services you've requested.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our Website and store certain information. Types of cookies we use include:

• Essential Cookies: Enable core website functionality, security, and form submission.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and enhance user experience.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site performance and user interaction.

Use of Hotjar

We use Hotjar to better understand our users' needs and to optimize our Website's functionality and user experience. Data collected by Hotjar includes:

• Device IP address (processed during your session and stored in a de-identified form)
• Device screen size, type, and browser information
• Geographic location (country only)
• Preferred language settings
• Pages visited and interactions with our Website

Hotjar stores this information in a pseudonymized user profile and does not sell the data collected on our behalf. This data helps us identify areas of improvement for our Website and better serve our constituents.

For more details about Hotjar's data practices, see the Hotjar Privacy Policy.

Webflow Analytics

Our Website is hosted on Webflow, which collects standard analytics data about website traffic and usage. This may include page views, referral sources, and general visitor statistics that help us understand how our Website is being used.

Use of Your Personal Data

The Organization may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

1. To communicate with you about our advocacy work, legislative updates, and organizational news.
2. To provide resources that you've requested access to through forms on our Website.
3. To send newsletters and updates, if you've opted in to receive them.
4. To respond to your inquiries and provide support.
5. To improve our Website through analytics and understanding user behavior.
6. To manage your preferences regarding the types of communications you receive.
7. For legal compliance and to protect the rights and safety of the Organization and others.

Sharing Your Personal Data

We may share your Personal Data with:

• CharityEngine: Our constituent relationship management provider, which processes and stores data you submit through forms on our Website. CharityEngine helps us manage communications, deliver newsletters, and provide access to resources.
• Hotjar: Our analytics provider, which collects pseudonymized usage data to help us improve the Website experience.
• Legal entities: When required to comply with legal obligations or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Organization, our constituents, or others.

We do not sell your Personal Data to third parties.

Third-Party Donation Processing

Please note that donations to Minnesota Family Council are processed through CharityEngine's platform on a separate domain (web.charityengine.net). When you make a donation, you are submitting information directly to CharityEngine, and that transaction is governed by CharityEngine's privacy policy, not this one. We encourage you to review CharityEngine's privacy practices when making a donation.

Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations. Usage Data collected for analytics purposes may be retained for a shorter period, except when used for security purposes or to improve Website functionality.

You may request that we delete your Personal Data at any time by contacting us using the information provided below.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information, including Personal Data, may be processed by our service providers (such as CharityEngine and Hotjar) whose servers may be located outside your state, province, or country, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

By providing your information and using our Website, you consent to the transfer of your data to these service providers. We ensure that all service providers maintain appropriate security measures to protect your data.

Delete Your Personal Data

You have the right to delete or request that we assist in deleting the Personal Data we have collected about you through our Website.

You may update, amend, or delete your information at any time by contacting us at family@mfc.org. Please note that we may need to retain certain information when we have a legal obligation or lawful basis to do so.

To opt out of future communications, you may use the unsubscribe link provided in our emails or contact us directly.

Children's Privacy

Our Website does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from anyone under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us, including links to CharityEngine for donation processing and other external resources. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site.

We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on our Website prior to the change becoming effective.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, you can contact us:

• By email: family@mfc.org
• By phone: (612) 789-8811
• By mail: Minnesota Family Council, 525 Park Street, Suite 460, Saint Paul, MN 55103