Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy & Cookies Notice

Privacy Policy & Cookies Notice

Website: www.fihf.org
Contact: info@fihf.org

Introduction

The Foundation for Innovation in Healthy Food (FIHF), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, committed to advancing agricultural innovation and improving public health through nutrition. We value your privacy and handle personal information responsibly and transparently. By using this website (www.fihf.org), you consent to this Privacy Policy.

Scope of This Privacy Policy

This policy applies to all users of the FIHF website, affiliated sites, and FIHF’s pages on third-party platforms such as LinkedIn, Youtube and Facebook. It outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal information provided by users or collected through digital interactions.

What Is Personal Information?

We collect personal information in various ways, including when users explore our website, make donations, communicate with us, or participate in FIHF initiatives. This information is used for:

  • Processing and fulfilling donations
  • Enhancing user experience and engagement
  • Improving internal operations and services
  • Preventing fraud and complying with legal obligations

FIHF collaborates with trusted third-party vendors for services such as payment processing, database management, and outreach communications. Personal data shared with these vendors is handled with strict confidentiality and used solely for fulfilling FIHF’s operational needs.

Donor Privacy

FIHF is dedicated to safeguarding the privacy of our financial and in-kind donors. We do not sell, rent, or share donor personal data for marketing purposes. Donors may opt out of data sharing by contacting FIHF at info@fihf.org.

We may verify donor details with third-party sources to ensure secure transactions and fraud prevention. If a donation is made using a credit or debit card, authentication measures are employed to verify legitimacy and prevent fraudulent activity.

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may collect certain non-personal information, including:

  • IP addresses and device identifiers
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent on the site, and navigation patterns
  • Referring website or search engine

This data helps us analyze trends, improve website performance, and optimize user experience.

Data Protection and Security Measures

We implement robust security measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. This includes:

  • Secure data encryption
  • Restricted access to sensitive data
  • Regular security audits and monitoring

Despite these safeguards, no online data transmission can be guaranteed as 100% secure. Users should take precautions when sharing personal information online.

Access, Correction, and Deletion of Personal Data

Users have the right to:

  • Request access to their personal data
  • Correct inaccuracies in their records
  • Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements

To exercise these rights, users can contact FIHF at info@fihf.org. Some requests may require identity verification.

Compliance with Legal Obligations

FIHF complies with applicable data protection regulations. In certain cases, personal data may be retained to fulfill legal requirements, including financial record-keeping and regulatory reporting.

Third-Party Links and External Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. FIHF is not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any linked websites before providing personal data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

FIHF reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically for any changes. Continued use of the website after modifications indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact: Foundation for Innovation in Healthy Food

Email: info@fihf.org
Website: www.fihf.org

Last Updated: May 31, 2025