Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 18, 2025

Introduction

The Healthy Weight Literacy Foundation (“HWLF,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at weightliteracy.org or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Complete forms on our website
  • Make a donation
  • Contact us with inquiries

This information may include your name, email address, and mailing address.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site through cookies and similar technologies. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and improve our educational resources and services
  • Process donations and send tax receipts
  • Communicate with you about our programs and educational content
  • Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide support
  • Analyze website usage to improve user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

  • Service providers who assist in our operations (e.g., payment processors, email services)
  • Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
  • Opt-out of marketing communications at any time
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing of your personal data.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Healthy Weight Literacy Foundation
Dayton, Ohio
Email: info@weightliteracy.org