PRIVACY DISCLOSURE FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS

 

At Springfield Neighborhood Housing Services ("SNHS"), we take your privacy very seriously. We are committed to collecting, using, and protecting your personal information in accordance with the highest standards of privacy protection, as mandated by federal, state, and local laws, including the guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Massachusetts Division of Banks.

 

COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

When you apply for a grant through our website donation platform, we may collect personal information such as your name, address, email address, phone number, social security number, and other information necessary to evaluate your eligibility for the grant. We collect this information only with your explicit consent and for the sole purpose of administering the grant program.

 

USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We will use the personal information you provide only for the purpose of evaluating your eligibility for the grant and administering the grant program, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. We will not disclose your personal information to any third party, except as required by law or with your explicit consent.

 

DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We take the protection of your personal information very seriously. We restrict access to your personal information to only those SNHS staff and volunteers who have a legitimate need to access it for the purpose of administering the grant program. We may also disclose your personal information to third-party service providers who assist us with grant administration, but only to the extent necessary to perform their services on our behalf. We will never sell your personal information to any third party.

 

PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We use industry-standard security technologies and procedures to help protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We also implement physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to ensure the highest level of protection for your personal information. We regularly review and update our security measures to ensure that they remain effective in protecting your personal information.

 

QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS

If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices or this privacy disclosure, please contact us at info@SpringfieldNHS.org. We will be happy to provide you with any additional information or assistance you may need to ensure the highest level of privacy protection for your personal information.

 

AGREEMENT TO PRIVACY DISCLOSURE

By applying for a grant through or linked to our website donation platform, you agree to the terms of this privacy disclosure and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.