The New Hampshire Alliance for End of Life Options (“NHAELO,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people to make informed end-of-life decisions and advocating for medical aid in dying in New Hampshire. We are committed to protecting the privacy of everyone who visits our website or interacts with our organization.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit nhendoflifeoptions.org (the “Site”), sign up for our newsletter, contact us, or engage with any of our online forms or services. Please read this policy carefully. By using our Site, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Sign up for our newsletter (name, email address, town)
- Contact us via email or our contact form
- Fill out feedback forms or surveys
- Sign our petition (via Google Forms)
- Submit a story or testimonial
- Register to volunteer or get involved
- Make a donation
The information collected may include your name, email address, mailing address, town, phone number, and any message or content you submit.
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we and our third-party service providers may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- Your IP address and general geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Pages viewed and links clicked
- Date and time of your visit
- Referring URL (how you found our site)
This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies. It helps us understand how visitors use our Site and improve our content and user experience.
c. Third-Party Services
Our Site integrates with third-party platforms that have their own privacy practices. These include:
- Keela: our donor management and form platform, used for newsletter signups, feedback forms, and donation processing
- Google Forms used for our petition
- Mailchimp used for email newsletter delivery
- WordPress our website platform, which may set functional cookies
Each third-party service is governed by its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies if you have questions about how they handle your data.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you our newsletter and updates about end-of-life options in New Hampshire
- Respond to your questions, feedback, and requests
- Process donations and maintain donor records
- Track petition signatures and volunteer interest
- Understand how visitors engage with our website and improve our content
- Comply with legal obligations as a registered nonprofit organization
We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. As a nonprofit, we have no commercial interest in monetizing your data.
We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- With trusted service providers (such as Keela and Mailchimp) who process data on our behalf and are contractually bound to protect it
- With government authorities or law enforcement if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our organization or others
- In aggregate, anonymized form for reporting or research purposes (no individual will be identifiable)
4. Sensitive Information
Our website addresses topics involving serious illness, terminal diagnosis, and end-of-life decision-making. We understand that some visitors may be in personally difficult circumstances. We treat all information shared with us with the highest level of sensitivity and discretion.
We do not collect medical or health information, and nothing on our Site constitutes medical advice. If you share personal health information voluntarily (for example, in a story submission or contact message), it will be handled with care and not disclosed without your explicit consent.
5. Cookies
Our Site uses cookies, small text files stored on your device to support site functionality and analyze traffic. Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., page views, traffic sources)
- Third-party cookies: Set by services like Google Analytics or embedded third-party tools
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of the Site.
6. Email Communications
If you sign up for our newsletter, we will send you periodic updates about our work, events, and advocacy efforts. Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You may opt out at any time.
We will not send you unsolicited commercial email, and we will never share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, maintain our records as a 501(c)(3) organization, or comply with legal obligations.
If you would like us to delete your information from our records, please contact us at the address below. Note that certain records may be retained as required by law.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
9. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our Site may contain links to external websites, including news articles, resources, and partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
10. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. Our website is served over HTTPS, and we work with service providers who maintain appropriate security standards.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Opt out of email communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@nhendoflifeoptions.org.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Continued use of our Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
New Hampshire Alliance for End of Life Options
Email: contact@nhendoflifeoptions.org
Website: nhendoflifeoptions.org