Privacy Policy

NC Growth & Development Initiative Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

NC Growth & Development Initiative, Inc. (“NCGDI,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, submit a form, make a donation, or engage with our programs and services.

By using our website (www.ncgrowth.org), you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

NC Growth & Development Initiative, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in North Carolina.
EIN: 99-4545063

Our mission is to expand affordable housing, supportive services, and economic mobility opportunities across North Carolina.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

This includes information you submit through:

• Contact forms

• Housing partner intake forms

• Donor forms

• Volunteer or program interest forms

• Email newsletter signups

• Events or program registration

• Communications with our staff

This information may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Property details (for landlords)

• Donation information (processed by third-party platforms)

• Any additional details you choose to share

We do not store sensitive financial information (such as full credit card numbers). Donations are processed securely by third-party payment processors.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Pages visited

• Time spent on site

• Referring URLs

• Cookie data

This data helps improve site performance and user experience.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Analyze website traffic

• Improve your browsing experience

• Track conversions and form submissions

• Support Google Analytics and Google Ads (if applicable)

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries

• Process housing partner applications

• Communicate with donors and supporters

• Manage program participation

• Improve website performance

• Analyze site usage

• Ensure site security

• Comply with legal and nonprofit reporting requirements

We will never sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties.

4. How We Share Information

We may share your information with:

4.1 Trusted Service Providers

These may include:

• Donation processors

• Email service providers

• Web hosting services

• Analytics and marketing tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

These partners are required to protect your information and use it solely for the services they provide.

4.2 Legal or Safety Requirements

We may disclose information when necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations

• Respond to lawful requests

• Protect the rights, safety, or operations of NCGDI or its users

We do not sell or share personal data for commercial purposes.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no online system is 100% secure. We encourage you to take caution when submitting information online.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information:

• As long as necessary to fulfill programmatic or administrative purposes

• As required by law

• As needed for donor, grant, or financial reporting

You may request deletion of your information at any time.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access the information we hold about you

• Request corrections or updates

• Request deletion of your information

• Opt out of email communications

• Limit certain types of data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
📧 info@ncgrowth.org

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites.
NCGDI is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

9. Child Privacy

Our site and programs are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from them.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle data, contact us:

NC Growth & Development Initiative, Inc.
📍 North Carolina
📧 info@ncgrowth.org
🌐 www.ncgrowth.org