Privacy Policy

Who we are

The Harriet Tubman Foundation for Safe Passage ("HTFFSP," "we," "us") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 82-4154435) based in Tacoma, Washington. This policy applies to htffsp.org, donate.htffsp.org, our forms, and our email and text communications.

Information we collect

• Information you give us: name, phone number, email, mailing address, and anything you share through contact, volunteer, sponsorship or intake forms.
• Donation information: gift amount, frequency, date, and billing name and address. Card and bank details are collected and stored by our payment processor, Stripe — not by us.
• Program information: if you apply for or take part in our programs, the information you choose to share with our staff so we can support you.
• Automatic information: basic device and usage data such as browser type, pages visited and referring site, collected through cookies and similar tools.

How we use your information

• To process donations and send tax receipts.
• To respond to questions and provide program services, intake and appointment reminders.
• To send updates about our work, events and ways to help (you can opt out at any time).
• To keep records required by law and to improve our website and programs.

Donations & payment processing

Online donations are processed securely by Stripe, Inc., a PCI-DSS Level 1 certified payment processor. Your payment card details are sent directly to Stripe over an encrypted connection and are never stored on our servers. Stripe's use of your information is governed by the Stripe Privacy Policy. Gifts made through PayPal, Benevity or Zelle are also subject to those providers' privacy policies.

SMS / text messaging

By providing your phone number and opting in, you may receive text messages from HTFFSP related to program updates and appointment/intake reminders. Message frequency varies. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time. Reply HELP for assistance.

How we share information

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information. We share it only:

• With service providers that help us operate — such as Stripe (payments), our CRM and email/text platform, and website hosting — who may use it only to provide services to us.
• When required by law, subpoena or to protect the safety of any person.
• With your permission.

Cookies & analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to keep the site working, understand how visitors use it, and measure the results of our outreach, including advertising on platforms such as Google and Meta. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings; some parts of the site may not work as intended without them.

Security & retention

We use reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect your information. We keep donation records for as long as required for tax and legal purposes, and other information only as long as needed for the purposes described here. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Your choices

• Unsubscribe from emails using the link in any message, or reply STOP to texts.
• Ask us to access, correct or delete your personal information by contacting us below. We will respond within a reasonable time, subject to records we must keep by law.

Children's privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13. Information about youth program participants is collected from a parent or guardian.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date above shows when it was last changed.

Contact us

Harriet Tubman Foundation for Safe Passage
1107 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402
Mailing: PO Box 111356, Tacoma, WA 98411
[email protected] · (253) 212-2264
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