Privacy Policy for Home Ownership Guidance
Last Update: Jan 2025
At Home Ownership Guidance (www.homeownershipguidance.org), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or engage with our services. By accessing or using our site, you agree to the terms of this policy. If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at the details provided below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information in various ways when you interact with our website. The types of information we may collect include:
- Personal Identifiable Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details when you subscribe to our newsletter, fill out forms, or contact us directly.
- Non-Personal Identifiable Information: This includes details about how you interact with our website, such as IP addresses, browser types, referring pages, and other usage data. This data helps us analyze and improve user experience on our site.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for various purposes, including:
- To Provide Services: To send newsletters, offer advice, respond to inquiries, and provide other home service-related content and resources.
- To Improve User Experience: To personalize your experience and make our website more responsive to your preferences and needs.
- For Communication: To send you updates, promotions, or any important information related to our services.
- For Legal Compliance: To ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, or other legal processes.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. All sensitive data, including financial transactions, is encrypted using secure socket layer (SSL) technology. While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent. However, we may share your data with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, provided they agree to keep this information confidential. We may also disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal processes.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyze how visitors interact with our site. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us remember your preferences and track usage patterns. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but this may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by Home Ownership Guidance. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
7. Your Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and Update Your Information: You can request access to the personal information we have collected or request updates to it by contacting us.
- Unsubscribe from Communications: If you no longer wish to receive our newsletter or promotional emails, you can unsubscribe by following the instructions in the email or by contacting us directly at info@homeownershipguidance.org.
- Cookie Settings: You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, but this may impact the functionality of our website.
8. Children’s Privacy
Home Ownership Guidance does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information from our records.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to periodically review this policy for any updates. Your continued use of our website after changes are made will constitute your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our privacy policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
- Home Ownership Guidance
- Email: info@homeownershipguidance.org
- Phone: 608-876-5776
- Address: 216 Gilbert St, Footville, WI 53537, USA
By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting Home Ownership Guidance with your personal information.
