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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: Sept. 23, 2025

The National Homelessness Law Center and True Colors United are committed to protecting the accuracy and privacy of confidential information, subject to provisions of tribal, state, and federal law. Other than as required by laws that guarantee public access to certain types of information, or in response to subpoenas or other legal instruments that authorize access, personal information collected on www.youthhomelessnessindex.org is not actively shared. In particular, we do not re-distribute or sell personal information collected on our web servers.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to other National Homelessness Law Center or True Colors United websites. You should review the Privacy Policy posted on other websites when you visit them.

Information Collected

www.youthhomelessnessindex.org collects the following information.  Please note that www.youthhomelessnessindex.org does not associate this data with individual user identities.

* Internet Protocol (IP) Address and Other Associated Data, including (but not limited to) browser type, operating system, Internet service provider, and geographic location.
* Web Pages Requested: Details of the pages that users access or visit on the site.
* Date and Time: Timestamps of each visit or request to the website.

In addition to the IP address and browser information collected from anonymous visitors to the site, www.youthhomelessnessindex.org also collects and stores additional information when users submit forms or register for events. The contact information collected from registrations and other forms is used only to send material relating to the purpose for which it was collected and will not be sold to another party. This information includes:

* Name and Email Address: Used for identification and communication.
* Organization (if provided): Information regarding the user’s affiliated organization.
* Information about Accessibility Needs (if provided): To accommodate users during events or interactions.
* Other Types of Personal Information (if provided): Additional details voluntarily provided by the user for a more tailored experience.

This data is used for managing the website, improving user services, and ensuring effective communication with users. It is handled in accordance with our comprehensive privacy policy, and is not shared with third parties, except as necessary to fulfill the stated purposes or as required by law.

Cookies and Other Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, such as Google Analytics, to enhance user experience and analyze site usage. By using our site, you consent to our use of these technologies for these purposes. You have the option to control or limit how we and our partners utilize cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of certain site features.

www.youthhomelessnessindex.org may use “cookies” in order to deliver web content specific to individual users’ interests. Sensitive personal information is not stored within cookies. www.youthhomelessnessindex.org’s default cookie setting is to use only essential cookies.

Use of Collected Information

www.youthhomelessnessindex.org utilizes information collected from users in several specific ways:

Browser-IP-Address Information and Anonymous Browser History: This data is used to compile aggregate statistics about site usage and traffic patterns. This information helps us report to our funders on the website’s reach and engagement. Additionally, it assists our technical team in improving and troubleshooting the website by identifying which parts of the site are most frequented and how various features perform under different conditions. This data is collected in a way that does not personally identify any user.

Personal Information: The personal information collected from this site, such as names, email addresses, and possibly organization details, is used solely for the purpose of responding to and communicating with individuals who contact us via the site. This may include sending information about our services or responses to inquiries, providing updates, or processing registrations for events. This information is not used for any other marketing purposes nor is it sold or passed on to third parties without explicit consent, except as required by law.

Distribution of Collected Information

www.youthhomelessnessindex.org is committed to protecting your privacy. We will not distribute or sell personal information to third-party organizations.

www.youthhomelessnessindex.org will not disclose personal information collected about you without your consent, except in the following explicit circumstances where disclosure is required by law:

* Legal Proceedings: If we are served with a legal order such as a subpoena, a court order, or a search warrant, we may have to disclose the required data to the relevant authorities.

* Regulatory Requirements: In cases where regulatory bodies request personal information as part of an audit or compliance review, we may need to provide the necessary data.

Data Protection/Security Measures

We prioritize the security of your personal data through the implementation of industry-standard measures, including secure storage, encryption, and access controls. These efforts aim to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information. We regularly review and update our security practices to adapt to new threats, ensuring the safeguarding of your data.

Responsibility for External Sites

This website may contain links to other websites. Some of those websites may be operated by third parties. We provide the links for your convenience, but we do not review, control, or monitor the privacy practices of websites operated by others.

We are not responsible for the performance of websites operated by third parties. Therefore, whenever you leave this website, we recommend that you review each website’s privacy practices and make your own conclusions regarding the adequacy of their practices.

User Rights & Contact Information

www.youthhomelessnessindex.org commits to transparency and user empowerment. You have the right to access, review, and correct any personal data we collect. If applicable, you may request the deletion of your data and/or opt out of certain data uses. We uphold your privacy rights in compliance with relevant data protection laws, ensuring that you can exercise control over your personal information.

Please email us at index@homelesslaw.org for specific requests or inquiries regarding your data rights, if you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or you want your information removed from our database and/or records.

Terms of Use

Our Terms of Use can be found here: Terms of Use.

Revisions to the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy was last revised on Sept. 23, 2025. We may change this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. If we make a significant change to our Privacy Policy, we will provide notice on the homepage of our website for a period of time after the change is made. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy each time you visit the website.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: Sept. 23, 2025

The National Homelessness Law Center and True Colors United are committed to protecting the accuracy and privacy of confidential information, subject to provisions of tribal, state, and federal law. Other than as required by laws that guarantee public access to certain types of information, or in response to subpoenas or other legal instruments that authorize access, personal information collected on www.youthhomelessnessindex.org is not actively shared. In particular, we do not re-distribute or sell personal information collected on our web servers.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to other National Homelessness Law Center or True Colors United websites. You should review the Privacy Policy posted on other websites when you visit them.

Information Collected

www.youthhomelessnessindex.org collects the following information.  Please note that www.youthhomelessnessindex.org does not associate this data with individual user identities.

* Internet Protocol (IP) Address and Other Associated Data, including (but not limited to) browser type, operating system, Internet service provider, and geographic location.
* Web Pages Requested: Details of the pages that users access or visit on the site.
* Date and Time: Timestamps of each visit or request to the website.

In addition to the IP address and browser information collected from anonymous visitors to the site, www.youthhomelessnessindex.org also collects and stores additional information when users submit forms or register for events. The contact information collected from registrations and other forms is used only to send material relating to the purpose for which it was collected and will not be sold to another party. This information includes:

* Name and Email Address: Used for identification and communication.
* Organization (if provided): Information regarding the user’s affiliated organization.
* Information about Accessibility Needs (if provided): To accommodate users during events or interactions.
* Other Types of Personal Information (if provided): Additional details voluntarily provided by the user for a more tailored experience.

This data is used for managing the website, improving user services, and ensuring effective communication with users. It is handled in accordance with our comprehensive privacy policy, and is not shared with third parties, except as necessary to fulfill the stated purposes or as required by law.

Cookies and Other Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, such as Google Analytics, to enhance user experience and analyze site usage. By using our site, you consent to our use of these technologies for these purposes. You have the option to control or limit how we and our partners utilize cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of certain site features.

www.youthhomelessnessindex.org may use “cookies” in order to deliver web content specific to individual users’ interests. Sensitive personal information is not stored within cookies. www.youthhomelessnessindex.org’s default cookie setting is to use only essential cookies.

Use of Collected Information

www.youthhomelessnessindex.org utilizes information collected from users in several specific ways:

Browser-IP-Address Information and Anonymous Browser History: This data is used to compile aggregate statistics about site usage and traffic patterns. This information helps us report to our funders on the website’s reach and engagement. Additionally, it assists our technical team in improving and troubleshooting the website by identifying which parts of the site are most frequented and how various features perform under different conditions. This data is collected in a way that does not personally identify any user.

Personal Information: The personal information collected from this site, such as names, email addresses, and possibly organization details, is used solely for the purpose of responding to and communicating with individuals who contact us via the site. This may include sending information about our services or responses to inquiries, providing updates, or processing registrations for events. This information is not used for any other marketing purposes nor is it sold or passed on to third parties without explicit consent, except as required by law.

Distribution of Collected Information

www.youthhomelessnessindex.org is committed to protecting your privacy. We will not distribute or sell personal information to third-party organizations.

www.youthhomelessnessindex.org will not disclose personal information collected about you without your consent, except in the following explicit circumstances where disclosure is required by law:

* Legal Proceedings: If we are served with a legal order such as a subpoena, a court order, or a search warrant, we may have to disclose the required data to the relevant authorities.

* Regulatory Requirements: In cases where regulatory bodies request personal information as part of an audit or compliance review, we may need to provide the necessary data.

Data Protection/Security Measures

We prioritize the security of your personal data through the implementation of industry-standard measures, including secure storage, encryption, and access controls. These efforts aim to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information. We regularly review and update our security practices to adapt to new threats, ensuring the safeguarding of your data.

Responsibility for External Sites

This website may contain links to other websites. Some of those websites may be operated by third parties. We provide the links for your convenience, but we do not review, control, or monitor the privacy practices of websites operated by others.

We are not responsible for the performance of websites operated by third parties. Therefore, whenever you leave this website, we recommend that you review each website’s privacy practices and make your own conclusions regarding the adequacy of their practices.

User Rights & Contact Information

www.youthhomelessnessindex.org commits to transparency and user empowerment. You have the right to access, review, and correct any personal data we collect. If applicable, you may request the deletion of your data and/or opt out of certain data uses. We uphold your privacy rights in compliance with relevant data protection laws, ensuring that you can exercise control over your personal information.

Please email us at index@homelesslaw.org for specific requests or inquiries regarding your data rights, if you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or you want your information removed from our database and/or records.

Terms of Use

Our Terms of Use can be found here: Terms of Use.

Revisions to the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy was last revised on Sept. 23, 2025. We may change this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. If we make a significant change to our Privacy Policy, we will provide notice on the homepage of our website for a period of time after the change is made. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy each time you visit the website.