Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 14, 2025


Protecting your private information is our priority. This Statement of Privacy applies to FatherHood United, Inc. (“FatherHood United,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) and governs data collection and usage. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, unless otherwise noted, all references to FatherHood United include www.FatherHoodUnited.org. The FatherHood United website provides information about our programs, events, and opportunities to engage with our mission to strengthen families through fatherhood.


By using the FatherHood United website or opting into our communications (including SMS text messaging), you consent to the data practices described in this statement.


Collection of Your Personal Information

To better provide you with our programs, resources, and services, FatherHood United may collect personally identifiable information, such as:

  • First and Last Name
  • Mailing Address
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Employer
  • Job Title


If you make a donation or purchase event tickets or merchandise, we collect billing and payment information to complete the transaction.


FatherHood United may also collect non-identifiable demographic information, such as:

  • Age
  • Gender
  • Household Income

Please note that if you share personally identifiable information or sensitive data through FatherHood United’s public message boards, comments, or social media, this information may be collected and used by others.

We do not collect any personal information about you unless you voluntarily provide it. You may be required to provide certain information to access specific features or participate in programs. These may include:

  • Registering for an account or event
  • Subscribing to updates or newsletters
  • Signing up for SMS text messages
  • Making a donation
  • Submitting a form or feedback survey

We may also gather additional personal or non-personal information in the future to enhance our programs and outreach.


Use of Your Personal Information

FatherHood United collects and uses your personal information to operate and deliver the services you request, including event registration, community programs, newsletters, and text message alerts.

We may also use your personally identifiable information to inform you of upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and initiatives aligned with our mission.


SMS Text Messaging Compliance

FatherHood United uses SMS text messaging to share important updates, reminders, and community engagement opportunities.


By opting in, you consent to receive recurring text messages from FatherHood United. Message frequency may vary.
Message and data rates may apply. Consent is not a condition of participation, membership, or donation.


Opt-Out Instructions:

You can cancel text messaging at any time. Simply reply STOP to any message we send. After you send the STOP message, we will send one final confirmation text to confirm your opt-out. After this, you will no longer receive messages from us.


If you wish to resume receiving messages, reply START or re-subscribe through our website at www.FatherHoodUnited.org.


Help:

If you are experiencing issues with our messaging program, reply HELP for more information or contact support@FatherHoodUnited.org.


Your data is protected under our Privacy Policy and will never be sold, traded, or shared with unauthorized third parties.

Sharing Information with Third Parties

FatherHood United does not sell, rent, or lease its supporter or donor lists to third parties.

We may share limited data with trusted partners who help us perform statistical analysis, send communications, provide customer support, or process payments. These partners are prohibited from using your information for any purpose other than providing services to FatherHood United, and they are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information.


We may disclose your personal information without notice if required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:


  • Comply with legal obligations or government requests
  • Protect and defend the rights or property of FatherHood United
  • Act under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users or the public
  • Security of Your Personal Information

FatherHood United secures your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We use SSL Protocol and other reasonable measures to protect your information during transmission.


While we take reasonable precautions to protect your information, no online data transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. You acknowledge that there are security and privacy limitations inherent to the Internet that are beyond our control.


Right to Deletion

Upon receipt of a verifiable request, we will:

  • Delete your personal information from our records
  • Direct our service providers to do the same
  • We may not be able to comply with deletion requests if the information is necessary to:
  • Complete a transaction you initiated
  • Detect or protect against fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Ensure internal uses consistent with your expectations and our mission
  • Children Under Thirteen


FatherHood United does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, you must have a parent or guardian’s permission to use this website or participate in our programs.


Email Communications

From time to time, FatherHood United may contact you via email to share updates, event information, or promotional opportunities.
You can opt out of these communications at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails.


External Data Storage

Your information may be stored on secure servers managed by third-party hosting vendors who provide infrastructure for our website and CRM systems.


Changes to This Policy

FatherHood United reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised effective date. Continued use of our site or participation in our programs after such modifications constitutes acknowledgment and acceptance of the revised policy.


Contact Information

FatherHood United, Inc.
Rockford, IL 61101
Phone: (312) 900-9168
Email: president@FatherHoodUnited.org
Website: www.FatherHoodUnited.org


Effective as of October 14, 2025