Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 21, 2026

HUDSY Community Project Inc ("HUDSY," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through our website, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Who We Are

HUDSY Community Project Inc is a nonprofit organization based in Kingston, New York, dedicated to educating and connecting communities through the power of visual storytelling.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

HUDSY Community Project Inc
Email: community@hudsy.org
Website: https://www.hudsy.org


Information We Collect

Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide information to us when you:

  • Contact us through our website
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Register for events or workshops
  • Apply for programs
  • Complete surveys or forms
  • Make a donation

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Organization name
  • Any information you choose to include in your message

Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • General geographic location (city/state)

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve the user experience.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember visitor preferences
  • Improve website performance
  • Measure website traffic
  • Analyze visitor behavior
  • Support marketing and advertising efforts

Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website.

Google Analytics collects information such as:

  • Pages viewed
  • Session duration
  • Device information
  • Approximate location
  • Traffic sources

This information is aggregated and does not personally identify individual visitors.

You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Donations

Online donations may be processed through Givebutter.

When you make a donation, your payment information is collected and processed securely by Givebutter and its payment processors. HUDSY does not receive or store your credit card information. Givebutter uses PCI-compliant payment processors and maintains its own privacy and security practices.

Please review Givebutter's Privacy Policy for additional information regarding how donor information is handled.

Embedded Content

Our website may include embedded content from third-party services such as:

  • YouTube
  • Vimeo
  • Google Maps
  • Social media platforms

These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies when you interact with embedded content.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email address, we may send you:

  • Organization updates
  • Event announcements
  • Program information
  • Fundraising communications
  • Newsletters

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in our emails.

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Operate our programs
  • Process registrations
  • Process donations
  • Communicate with supporters
  • Improve our website
  • Analyze website usage
  • Measure marketing effectiveness
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

Sharing Information

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our organization, including:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Email marketing platforms
  • Donation processing platforms
  • Analytics providers
  • Technology vendors

These providers are permitted to use your information only as necessary to provide services to HUDSY.

We may also disclose information if required by law.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through our website. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Your Choices

You may:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of information where appropriate
  • Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time

To make a request, contact us at community@hudsy.org

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle personal information, please contact:

HUDSY Community Project Inc
Kingston, New York
Email: community@hudsy.org
Website: https://www.hudsy.org