Privacy Policy
Commitment to Accessibility
Effective Date: March 18, 2026
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Foundation (“HF Foundation,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
1. Commitment to Accessibility (ADA Compliance)
The HF Foundation is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all users, including individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA.
We strive to ensure that:
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All content is readable by screen readers
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Images include alternative text
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Navigation is consistent and keyboard accessible
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Color contrast meets accessibility standards
If you experience difficulty accessing any content on our website, please contact us:
Email: [Insert Email Address]
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
We will make every reasonable effort to provide the information in an accessible format.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
You may voluntarily provide:
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Name
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Email address
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Mailing address
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Phone number
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Donation information (processed securely through third-party vendors)
b. Non-Personal Information
Automatically collected data may include:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device type
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Pages visited and time spent on site
This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
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Process donations and acknowledgments
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Communicate updates, events, and opportunities
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Respond to inquiries
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Improve website accessibility and usability
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Maintain security and prevent fraud
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services (e.g., payment processors, email platforms, analytics tools) to support our operations.
These providers:
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Are required to protect your information
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May collect data according to their own privacy policies
We encourage you to review their policies when applicable.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies to:
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Enhance user experience
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Understand site usage
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Improve accessibility and performance
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features may not function properly.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Children’s Privacy
The HF Foundation website is not intended to collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will take steps to delete it.
8. Your Privacy Rights
You may:
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Request access to your personal information
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Request corrections or updates
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Opt out of communications at any time
To make a request, contact us at:
[Insert Contact Email]
9. External Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or accessibility of those sites.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or need assistance accessing content, please contact:
Homewood-Flossmoor High School Foundation
999 Kedzie Avenue
Flossmoor, IL 60422
Email: [Insert Email]
Phone: [Insert Phone]
Optional Add-On (Recommended for HF Context)
If you want to strengthen alignment with your district and credibility:
11. Relationship to School District
The HF Foundation operates independently in support of Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School District 233. For district-specific privacy practices, please visit the district’s official website.