Privacy Policy
Rooted in Grace Foundation is committed to being an ethical custodian of the data shared with us by our residents, patients, AmeriCorps members, and supporters.
1. Information We Collect
- Voluntary Info: We collect names, emails, and phone numbers through our Contact Us and Introduce Yourself forms.
- Sensitive Care Info: For Housing and Clinic applicants, we collect health and recovery details to coordinate integrated care.
- AmeriCorps Applicants: We collect professional history and references. Note: We do not collect Social Security Numbers or IDs through this website; these are requested only via secure, encrypted channels after selection.
- Donors: We collect contact and transaction details to process gifts and issue tax receipts. We use secure third-party processors and never sell or trade our donor lists.
- Automatic Data: Like most sites, we use “cookies” and tools like Google Analytics to understand website traffic and improve your experience.
2. Consent to Contact
By providing your phone number on this site, you provide express consent for Rooted in Grace Foundation to contact you via voice call or text message regarding your inquiries or applications.
Message and data rates may apply. Reply “STOP” at any time to opt out of text communications.
3. Sharing & Confidentiality
- Healthcare: Patient data is handled in accordance with HIPAA standards. A detailed Notice of Privacy Practices is available upon request at our clinic.
- AmeriCorps: Data is shared with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) for federal compliance.
- No Selling: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Your Rights: Access & Amendment
In accordance with Arizona law and healthcare regulations, you have the right to review the personal information we have on file for you. If you believe any of your information is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request an amendment. To protect the integrity of our clinical and federal records, we adhere to legal retention schedules and generally cannot delete records upon request. To exercise these rights, please contact admin@rootedingraceaz.org.
5. Data Security & External Links
While we use industry-standard security to protect your data, please remember that standard email and text are not 100% secure. Our site is not intended for children under 13, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites linked from our pages.
