Effective Date: April 2025

The American Heart Investment Group (AHIG) is committed to protecting the privacy, security, and confidentiality of the personal and business information submitted through our grant application portal.

This Privacy & Policy Statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you apply for funding or submit documentation through our website.

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📌 1. Information We Collect

When you complete an application or eligibility form, we may collect:
• Personal details (name, email, phone number)
• Identification documents (government-issued ID, tax forms, etc.)
• Business or organization details (name, EIN, address, structure)
• Supporting documents (licenses, registrations, certificates)
• IP address, browser info, and usage data for security purposes

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🔐 2. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used solely for:
• Verifying eligibility for AHIG grants
• Processing and reviewing your application
• Communicating with you regarding your application status
• Internal reporting, compliance, and funding allocation

We do not sell, trade, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

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🧷 3. Data Protection & Storage

• All data submitted through the portal is stored securely on encrypted servers.
• Access is restricted to authorized AHIG staff and committee reviewers only.
• Identification documents are reviewed confidentially and never published or shared without written consent.

We use industry-standard security measures, including HTTPS encryption, access controls, and data backups.

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📤 4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information only if legally required, such as:
• Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Responding to lawful requests by public authorities
• Verifying tax-exempt or business registration claims

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🧾 5. Cookies & Tracking

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to improve user experience and monitor portal performance. You may adjust your browser settings to block cookies.

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✉️ 6. Your Consent

By submitting your information through our portal, you consent to the collection and use of your data as outlined in this policy.

If you do not agree with this policy, please do not submit sensitive information through the portal.

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🛠️ 7. Data Access & Corrections

You have the right to:
• Request access to your submitted data
• Correct inaccuracies
• Withdraw your application or request data deletion (subject to legal and funding requirements)

For requests, contact:
📩 privacy@ahigfund.org

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🔄 8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with the effective date noted above.

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📞 Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact: