I. PRIVACY AND SECURITY
Little Zion Community Outreach respects the privacy of individuals and families we serve and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information provided to us through our application and related communications.
By submitting information to us or communicating with us, you acknowledge and accept the practices described in this policy.
II. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Little Zion Community Outreach collects personal information that is voluntarily provided during the application, registration, or service process. This information is collected solely for the purpose of determining eligibility, providing food assistance, and meeting reporting or program requirements.
Information we may collect includes, but is not limited to:
Name of head of household
Address and parish of residence
Telephone number and email address
Household size and demographic information
Income or assistance qualification information
Authorized representative information (if applicable)
Signature and application dates
We limit the collection of information to what is reasonably necessary to operate our program.
III. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
Personal information collected by Little Zion Community Outreach is used only for legitimate program-related purposes, including:
Determining eligibility for food assistance
Maintaining required records
Reporting as required by partner agencies or governing guidelines
Communicating with applicants regarding services or application status
Protecting the integrity and proper operation of the program
We do not sell, trade, or share personal information for marketing or commercial purposes. Information may be shared only:
With authorized partner organizations or service providers who assist in program operations and are required to protect confidentiality
When required by law, regulation, or lawful request from government authorities
When necessary to protect program integrity, safety, or legal compliance
IV. CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA SAFEGUARDS
We take reasonable administrative and technical steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel and volunteers who require it to perform their duties.
V. INTERNET AND ELECTRONIC INFORMATION
If information is submitted electronically, limited technical information such as IP address or device data may be collected for security, troubleshooting, or system integrity purposes. This information is not used to identify individuals personally and is not linked to eligibility determinations.
VI. COOKIES AND ONLINE TOOLS
Our online application or website may use basic cookies or similar signals to improve functionality and user experience. These tools do not collect sensitive personal information and may be disabled through your browser settings if desired.
VII. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
Our website or application may include links to third-party websites. Little Zion Community Outreach is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.
VIII. LAW ENFORCEMENT AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Personal information may be disclosed to law enforcement or regulatory agencies if required by law or if necessary to respond to a security incident, legal obligation, or official investigation.
IX. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
Little Zion Community Outreach reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be posted on our website or application page. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
X. QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Little Zion Community Outreach
7814 LA-182
Franklin, LA 70538
Phone: (337) 350-2030
Email: [email protected]