Privacy Policy

Effective date: August 1, 2026

Last Reviewed: August 2026

Health Foundation of East Texas (“Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of individuals who interact with our organization, programs, website, and services.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you visit our website, contact us, participate in our programs, apply for employment, register for events, or otherwise engage with the Foundation.

By using our website at https://healthfoundationet.org you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Our commitment to privacy

Health Foundation of East Texas collects information only as necessary to provide information about our work and initiative, respond to inquiries, evaluate partnerships and funding opportunities, administer programs and events, improve website performance and visitor experience and comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.

Information we collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including Name, Email address, Telephone number, Mailing address, Organization name, Job title, Information submitted through contact forms, Information related to partnerships, grant inquiries, or community initiatives, Employment application information, Event registration information.

You may choose not to provide certain information; however, doing so may limit our ability to respond to requests or provide services.

We collect and use information only as necessary to support our charitable mission, engage community partners, administer Foundation programs, and operate our website effectively.

Website usage information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including IP address, Browser type and version, Device information, Pages visited, Time spent on pages, Referral sources, Date and time of visits.

This information helps us understand how our website is used and improve the visitor experience.

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to Maintain website functionality, Remember user preferences, Measure website performance, Analyze visitor activity

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website functionality may be affected if cookies are disabled.

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information.

How we use your information

We may use personal information for the following purposes, Responding to inquiries and requests, Communicating about Foundation initiatives and community programs, Managing events and registrations, Evaluating partnership opportunities, Supporting grantmaking and community engagement activities, Considering employment applications, Improving website content and functionality, Conducting internal analysis and reporting, and Complying with legal obligations

We use information only in ways consistent with our charitable mission and organizational operations.

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers to assist with Website hosting and administration, Website development and maintenance, Communications and marketing support, Analytics and technology services, Event registration systems, Grant administration platforms. Such providers are authorized to access personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security protections.

Your privacy choices

You may: Request access to personal information we maintain about you, Request correction of inaccurate information, Request deletion of information where applicable, Opt out of receiving future email communications by using unsubscribe links or contacting us directly.

We may require reasonable verification of identity before responding to certain requests.

Retention, Disclosure and Governance

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, governmental request, or if we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of the Foundation or others.

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including, Responding to inquiries, Managing programs and events, Evaluating partnership and grant-related activities, Documenting Foundation activities, Meeting legal, accounting, audit, and reporting obligations.Information that is no longer needed is securely deleted or destroyed in accordance with Foundation records retention practices.

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by other organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.

The Foundation’s Executive Director, or a designated member of senior leadership, is responsible for oversight of this Privacy Policy and related privacy practices. At least annually, Foundation leadership will review this Policy and review key technology vendors and service providers with access to Foundation information.

Technology, communications, and website vendors supporting the Foundation, including Marketing for Change and any successor providers, are expected to notify the Foundation of material changes in website technologies, analytics tools, cookies, integrations, data collection practices, or service offerings that may require updates to this Privacy Policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in Foundation operations, technology, legal requirements, or privacy practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date and Last Reviewed date.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Health Foundation of East Texas
3301 Golden Road Ste 411 Tyler, TX 75701
903-991-5040
info@healthfoundationet.org