Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how the Haitian American Nationals Association (HANA) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit or interact with this website. HANA is a non-partisan organization and maintains a disciplined approach to record integrity and information handling.
Information We Collect
Information you provide: If you contact HANA through forms, email links, or other channels, we may receive information such as your name, email address, organization, and the contents of your message.
Basic usage data: Like most websites, we may collect limited technical information (e.g., browser type, device type, pages visited in order to maintain site performance and security.
Cookies: This site may use cookies or similar technologies for basic functionality, analytics, and security. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
How We Use Information
- To respond to inquiries and coordinate communication
- To maintain site security, prevent abuse, and troubleshoot issues
- To improve site clarity and usability (non-identifying analytics)
- To maintain organizational record integrity where appropriate
HANA does not sell personal information. We do not use site data to target or profile individuals for political campaign activity.
Sharing of Information
HANA may share limited information only when necessary for:
- Service providers supporting website operation (e.g., hosting, security)
- Compliance with lawful requests, court orders, or applicable legal obligations
- Protecting the rights, safety, and integrity of HANA and the public
Where feasible, HANA limits sharing to the minimum necessary and prioritizes institutional discretion.
Data Security & Retention
HANA applies reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect information. No system is 100% secure; however, we work to reduce risk and prevent unauthorized access.
Information is retained only as long as necessary for operational, security, or record integrity purposes, or as required by law.
Your Choices
- You may disable cookies in your browser settings.
- You may request updates or corrections to information you submitted by contacting HANA through the Contact page.
For privacy-related questions, use the official contact channel listed on the Contact page.