At Paradigm Central Housing, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.
Who We Are
Paradigm Central Housing is an organization focused on affordable, sustainable, and community-centered housing solutions in Minnesota. Our website address is: https://paradigmcentral.org
Information We Collect
When you interact with our website, we may collect certain personal information, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Comments or inquiries you send to us
- Technical information such as IP address, browser type, and device information
This information helps us improve our services, respond to inquiries, and maintain website security.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the information shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to help detect spam and maintain website security.
An anonymized string created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be publicly visible alongside your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to our website, we recommend avoiding images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website may be able to download and extract location information from uploaded images.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience and website functionality.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember your preferences
- Improve website performance
- Maintain login sessions
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
If you leave a comment on our site, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies may remain active for up to one year.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some parts of the website may not function properly.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Some pages or articles on our website may include embedded content such as videos, images, maps, or articles from third-party websites.
Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited those websites directly. These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interactions with their content.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.
How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Provide housing-related information and updates
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Maintain website security and prevent spam
- Communicate important updates or announcements
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Who We Share Your Data With
We may share information with trusted service providers who help operate our website or provide technical services, including spam detection and website security services.
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes.
Data Retention
Comments and related metadata may be retained indefinitely to help us recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
For users who register on our website (if applicable), we store the personal information provided in their user profile. Users may request to view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except usernames may not always be changeable.
Website administrators may also access and manage this information when necessary.
Your Rights Over Your Data
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Request an exported copy of the data we hold about you
Some information may be retained for administrative, legal, or security purposes where required.
To make a request regarding your data, please contact us through the information provided on our website.
Security of Your Information
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, or loss. However, no online platform can guarantee complete security.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party tools or plugins for analytics, spam protection, contact forms, or website functionality. These services may collect limited technical information necessary for operation.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. Updated versions will be posted on this page with revised effective dates where applicable.